When Can You Buy Alcohol In Texas?
Alcohol can be purchased and consumed 7 days a week in Texas. Alcohol is available for in-store purchase beginning at 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and beginning at 10 a.m on Sundays. Alcohol is sold until midnight Sunday through Friday, and 1 a.m. Saturday. There are different rules for purchasing alcohol in liquor stores, bars, clubs, and restaurants.
- What time can you buy liquor in Texas? You can buy liquor in Texas Monday through Friday from 10 a.m to 9 p.m. You can not buy liquor at a liquor store on Sunday. You are allowed to buy liquor in a bar or restaurant in Texas on Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. if you are also consuming food.
- Can you buy alcohol 24 hours a day in Texas? No, alcohol is not available for purchase 24 hours a day in Texas. Alcohol sales begin at 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m on Sunday. Alcohol can be purchased until midnight Sunday through Friday in Texas, and on Saturday until 1 a.m. (Sunday morning).
CAN YOU BUY ALCOHOL ON SUNDAY IN TEXAS?
Yes, you can buy beer and wine on Sunday in Texas. Liquor is only available for purchase at bars and restaurants on Sundays in Texas.
- What time can you buy alcohol on Sunday in Texas? Alcohol can be bought from 10 a.m. until midnight on Sunday in Texas. Alcohol is available for purchase at bars and restaurants at noon on Sundays, or as early as 10 a.m. with food.
- Can I buy liquor on Sunday in Texas? Yes, you can buy liquor on Sunday in Texas at a bar or a restaurant. Liquor is not available at liquor stores on Sunday in Texas.
CAN YOU BUY ALCOHOL BEFORE 7 A.M. IN TEXAS?
No, alcohol is not available before 7 a.m. in Texas. State law forbids alcohol sales any earlier than 7 a.m. This is the earliest anyone can purchase alcohol in any location in Texas.
- Can you buy beer at 7 a.m. in Texas? Yes, beer is available for purchase beginning at 7 a.m. in Texas every day but Sunday. Beer is available for purchase at 10 a.m. on Sunday in Texas.
- Can you buy alcohol before 9 a.m. in Texas? Yes, alcohol sales begin at 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m on Sunday.
- Can you buy alcohol before 12 on Sundays in Texas? Yes, alcohol may be purchased as early at 10 a.m. in Texas stores. Texas bars and restaurants can serve alcohol as early as 10 a.m. to individuals who order food.
- What is the earliest you can buy alcohol in Texas? Alcohol can be purchased as early as 7 a.m. in Texas. Liquor stores open at 10 a.m. daily. On Sunday, alcohol sales begin at 10 a.m. Texas liquor stores are closed on Sundays.
- Can you buy beer at 3 a.m. in Texas? No, you cannot buy beer at 3 a.m. anywhere in Texas.
WHAT IS THE NEW ALCOHOL LAW IN TEXAS?
In September 2021, Texas expanded the hours for alcohol sales on Sunday, permitting the purchase of alcohol at 10 a.m. instead of noon.
- Did Texas change their liquor laws? Yes, Texas enacted a law in 2021 that allows alcohol to-go from bars and restaurants. Texans can include beer, wine, and mixed liquor drinks in pickup and delivery food orders pursuant to this law.
- Does Texas have strict liquor laws? Texas has strict liquor laws. Liquor laws are generally more strict than other alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine. Texas allows liquor sales during fewer hours and in fewer locations than other types of alcohol.
CAN SUPERMARKETS SELL ALCOHOL BEFORE 10 A.M. IN TEXAS?
Yes, supermarkets can sell alcohol as early as 7 a.m. in Texas Monday through Saturday. Supermarkets must wait until 10 a.m. to sell alcohol on Sunday in Texas.
- Why can’t grocery stores sell liquor in Texas? Texas does not allow liquor sales in grocery stores due to the higher alcohol content in liquor as well as the location and number of grocery stores in communities.
- Can you buy alcohol at 7 a.m. in Texas? Yes, Texans can buy alcohol at 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Alcohol is available for purchase at 10 a.m. on Sunday in Texas.
- Does Walmart sell hard liquor in Texas? Walmart does not sell liquor in Texas. Only state-licensed liquor stores, bars, and restaurants can sell liquor in Texas.
- Does HEB sell liquor in Texas? HEB does not sell liquor in Texas. Only state-licensed liquor stores, bars, and restaurants can sell liquor in Texas.
- Can you buy alcohol on Sunday in Texas at Walmart? Yes, Texans can buy beer and wine at Walmart on Sundays as early as 10 a.m.
ARE ALL LIQUOR STORES CLOSED ON SUNDAYS IN TEXAS?
Yes, all liquor stores are closed on Sunday in Texas. Texas has stricter regulations on hours and locations for liquor sales compared to those governing other alcoholic beverages. This is primarily due to the higher alcohol content in liquor compared to beer and wine.
- What days are liquor stores open in Texas? Liquor stores are open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Liquor stores are closed on Sunday in Texas.
- Why are liquor stores closed on Sunday in Texas? Texas liquor stores are closed on Sunday because Texas has stricter laws for liquor than beer and wine. This is due to liquor having a higher alcohol content.
- What are Texas alcohol laws on holidays? Under Texas law, liquor stores must close on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. If Christmas or New Year’s Day fall on a Sunday, then liquor stores must close the following Monday. Other forms of alcohol are available for sale during holidays in Texas.
IS TEXAS A ZERO TOLERANCE STATE?
Texas is not a zero tolerance state. Individuals may purchase and consume alcohol every day of the week. A person can even operate a vehicle after consuming alcohol so long as they are not intoxicated. Learn more.
- Is Texas a dry state? Texas is not a dry state, though there are dry areas within Texas. Counties and local jurisdictions in Texas are free to impose alcohol regulations or total prohibitions as they wish. Learn more.
- When did Texas stop being a dry state? Texas was a dry state during the American Prohibition era beginning in 1919 until 1933 when prohibition was repealed. Beer sales were first to resume, followed by the subsequent relaxation of laws restricting liquor sales shortly thereafter. The last vestiges of alcohol prohibition were repealed by 1970. Learn more.
- Are there dry counties in Texas? Yes, there are dry counties in Texas. Texas counties, cities, and local justice of the peace precincts are allowed to restrict or prohibit alcohol sales consistent with the wishes of their electorate.
- What part of Texas is dry? Only a small portion of Texas is dry. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission maintains a detailed list and map of dry and “wet” regions throughout the state.
- What is the most dry region of Texas? North Texas is generally the most dry region of Texas. Alcohol prohibitions are always subject to change as local citizens are allowed to vote to determine this status in their individual jurisdictions.
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CHARGES DISMISSED
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED .15
Driving facts involved failing to maintain a single lane and speeding. Client refused breath test and forced law enforcement to obtain search warrant for blood. Blood test result was not used after challenge from Defense, and State waived and abandoned charge.
CHARGES DISMISSED
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Client was a college student, worried about the collateral consequences of an alcohol offense. After negotiation and review of the traffic stop, the case was dismissed. Client received no criminal conviction. The charge was later expunged and deleted from client’s record.
CHARGES DISMISSED
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED .15+
Client was involved in minor accident. Client was at fault in accident. A young executive, client was concerned that a criminal conviction for DWI would result in termination. After review of the traffic stop, it was clear the officer lacked probable cause for arrest. State eventually dismissed DWI charge. Client received no criminal conviction.
CHARGES DISMISSED
DWI 2nd
Client, a military veteran, was facing up to one year in jail. State could not prove intoxication by alcohol, and was prepared to proceed on loss of use by marijuana. After challenging the State to prove that marijuana was ingested at or near time of driving, and that marijuana impaired client’s driving, the State dismissed the case on the day of trial.
CHARGES DISMISSED
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Driving facts involved a false claim by police that taillight was out. After challenging the reasonable suspicion for the traffic stop, the State was forced to dismiss the case when video did not match police report. Client has since expunged arrest, and has no criminal record.
CHARGES DISMISSED
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Client is a public school teacher and faced immediate termination upon conviction. The facts of the case were bad. State was unwilling to budge in negotiation, and matter was set for trial – the last shot at avoiding a conviction and preserving client’s livelihood. State was forced to dismiss on day of trial. Client has no criminal record, and has since expunged the DWI arrest.
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