Need Help Getting Your Mixed Beverage Permit?

✓ Full guidance through the MB permit application
✓ Avoid the #1 mistake: applying for the wrong permit type
✓ Navigate surety bonds, background checks, and local approvals
✓ Support from initial filing through TABC approval

Not a bartender or server certification course.
We help business owners get their Mixed Beverage Permit – not individual TABC cards

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Why Ranger?

THE MB PERMIT IS COMPLEX. WE MAKE IT SIMPLE.

We Handle the Full MB Application

The Mixed Beverage Permit application involves entity filings, surety bonds, background checks, TABC forms, and local authority approvals. We manage every step so nothing slips through the cracks.

Avoid Permit Delays and Denials

Most MB permit delays come from incomplete applications, wrong entity structures, or missing local approvals. We catch these issues before TABC does — saving you weeks of back-and-forth.

Tailored to Your Establishment

A downtown bar in one city has different requirements than a hotel restaurant in another city. We assess your specific business model, location, and wet/dry status to guide your application correctly.

What’s Included

What the MB Permit Process Involves

TABC Application & Filing

We prepare and file your Mixed Beverage Permit application with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

Entity Formation & Structure

Your business entity must be structured correctly before TABC will issue a permit. We help ensure your LLC, corp, or partnership meets requirements.

Surety Bond Coordination

Mixed Beverage Permits require a surety bond. We coordinate with bonding companies so this doesn’t hold up your application.

Background Check Processing

TABC requires background checks on all owners and officers. We guide you through the process and help resolve any issues that come up.

Local Authority Approvals

Your city or county may require additional approvals before TABC issues your permit. We handle the local coordination so nothing falls through.

Compliance & Approval

Once filed, we track your application through TABC review and respond to any deficiency notices until your permit is approved.

Not sure if you need an MB permit? View all TABC permit types

Mixed Beverage Permit FAQ

Q: How long does it take to get a Mixed Beverage Permit?

A: Most Mixed Beverage Permit applications take 60–90 days from filing to approval. Delays usually come from incomplete paperwork, entity issues, or missing local approvals — all things we help you avoid.

Q: How much does a Mixed Beverage Permit cost?

A: The Mixed Beverage Permit itself is $5,300 for a first-time application ($2,650 at renewal). Most bars and restaurants also need a Food & Beverage Certificate ($1,100) and surety bonds ($200-$600/year). Total first-year cost for a typical bar is $8,500-$8,800. We’ll give you a full cost breakdown for your specific situation.

Q: What types of businesses need a Mixed Beverage Permit?

A: Any establishment that wants to serve liquor, beer, and wine for on-premises consumption needs a Mixed Beverage Permit. This includes bars, nightclubs, restaurants, hotels, and event venues across Texas.

Q: Do you offer TABC certification for bartenders or servers?

A: No. Ranger Licensing exclusively helps business owners obtain establishment licenses and permits. If you need a personal TABC certification for serving, you’ll need an online certification provider.

Q: What areas of Texas do you serve?

A: We assist business owners across all of Texas, including Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and surrounding areas.

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