Texas TABC Conduct Surety Bond / Mixed Beverage Permit (MB)
Overview
Applying for a Mixed Beverage Permit (MB) in Texas? The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission requires you to file a Conduct Surety Bond before your permit is issued. This bond guarantees that your establishment will operate in compliance with TABC regulations — and that any fines, penalties, or damages resulting from violations will be covered. Without it, your MB permit application goes nowhere.
Who Needs This Bond?
You're opening a restaurant, bar, club, or event venue in Texas and your attorney or TABC licensing contact just told you that you need a Conduct Surety Bond to complete your Mixed Beverage Permit application. Any business seeking an MB permit from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission must secure this bond as part of the licensing process. This applies whether you're a new applicant or renewing an existing permit under a new ownership or location. If your operation will serve mixed beverages — cocktails, spirits, or any distilled drink — this bond is required.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the state of Texas and the public against losses caused by violations of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code committed by a Mixed Beverage Permit holder. The TABC is the obligee — meaning they can make a claim against the bond if your business violates the terms of the permit. As the permit holder, you are the principal, and you are legally responsible for conducting your business within the law. The bond is not liability insurance; it is a compliance guarantee that backs your promise to operate lawfully.
When is it Required?
Your bond must be in place before the TABC issues your Mixed Beverage Permit — not after. This is a prerequisite to permit approval, not a post-approval formality. If you're purchasing an existing business with an MB permit, you'll need your own bond before the license transfers into your name. Don't let the bond be the last thing you scramble for — it needs to be filed as part of your active application.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Texas requirement enforced by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. It applies to any location in Texas where you hold or are applying for a Mixed Beverage Permit. There is no local alternative — every MB permit applicant in the state is subject to the same TABC bonding requirement.
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