Texas TABC Conduct Surety Bond / Package Store Permit (P)
Overview
Retail liquor store owners applying for a Texas Package Store Permit (P) through the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) are required to file a Conduct Surety Bond before the permit is issued. This bond guarantees that your package store will operate in full compliance with Texas alcoholic beverage laws and TABC regulations. It protects the State of Texas against financial harm caused by violations of those laws during the life of your permit. Buying this bond is a mandatory step — not optional — in the TABC permitting process.
Who Needs This Bond?
Independent liquor store owners, off-premise alcohol retailers, and entrepreneurs opening a new package store in Texas all need this bond. If you are applying for a TABC Package Store Permit (P) — which authorizes the retail sale of liquor in sealed containers for off-premise consumption — TABC will require this Conduct Surety Bond as part of your application. It applies whether you are opening a brand-new location, acquiring an existing package store, or renewing a permit that requires a new bond on file. If TABC told you to get this bond, this is the one.
What is this Bond For?
This bond serves as a financial guarantee to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission that your package store will conduct business according to all applicable Texas alcoholic beverage statutes and TABC permit conditions. If your store violates those rules — through illegal sales, permit breaches, or conduct that harms the public — the bond provides a mechanism for the state to recover damages. You, as the permit holder, are the principal on the bond. TABC is the obligee. The bond does not protect you; it protects the state and the public from your non-compliance.
When is it Required?
Before TABC approves and issues your Package Store Permit (P), you will be required to submit proof of this Conduct Surety Bond. The bond is typically requested during the initial permit application process or at the time of permit renewal when TABC requires a current bond on file. Do not wait until TABC flags a missing document — get the bond now so you can attach it to your application and avoid delays. Having this bond ready accelerates your permit timeline.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Texas requirement administered by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. It applies to any Package Store Permit (P) location anywhere in Texas, from Houston and Dallas to smaller markets. There is no county-by-county variation — TABC sets the requirement uniformly across the state.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and our secure surety portal will open in a new tab — that is where you complete your bond application and purchase. The process is fast, fully online, and does not require you to wait for an agent callback. Once approved, your bond documents are delivered digitally so you can submit them directly to TABC.
Why Bond Titan?
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