Texas Mixed Beverage Sales Tax Bond
Overview
Texas requires permit holders who sell mixed beverages to carry a Mixed Beverage Sales Tax Bond before the state will authorize their operations. This bond guarantees that the mixed beverage sales tax you collect from customers actually reaches the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. If you owe mixed beverage sales tax and fail to remit it, the state can make a claim against your bond. It is a financial assurance tool — not insurance — and it sits between your permit and your ability to legally operate.
Who Needs This Bond?
You've been told you need a Mixed Beverage Sales Tax Bond as part of your Texas mixed beverage permit process. Any business licensed to sell mixed beverages in Texas — bars, restaurants, clubs, hotels, or event venues — that is required by the Texas Comptroller to post a tax bond falls into this category. The requirement typically applies when the Comptroller determines that a bond is necessary to secure payment of mixed beverage sales taxes. If your permit approval or renewal is contingent on posting this bond, this is the page where you take care of it.
What is this Bond For?
This bond exists to protect the State of Texas from losses caused by a permit holder who collects mixed beverage sales tax from customers but does not remit those funds to the Comptroller. Texas imposes a separate mixed beverage sales tax on the sale of alcoholic beverages, and holders of mixed beverage permits are responsible for collecting and remitting it. The bond acts as a financial guarantee that obligation will be met. It is not a payment mechanism — it is a backstop the state can pursue if you don't pay.
When is it Required?
Before your mixed beverage permit is approved or reinstated, this bond must already be in place. The Texas Comptroller does not wait for the bond — your authorization to sell mixed beverages is contingent on the bond being active and on file. If you are applying for a new permit or responding to a Comptroller requirement tied to your existing permit, the bond must be secured and submitted as part of that process. Delays in bonding mean delays in your ability to sell.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Texas requirement enforced by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. It applies regardless of which city or county your licensed premises is located in — the obligation runs to the state, not a local authority. Any Texas business holding or applying for a mixed beverage permit that has been required to post a tax bond must comply at the state level.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Enter your business information, complete the application, and your bond documents are issued through the portal. You can download proof of bond immediately after purchase to submit to the Texas Comptroller.
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