Permit Processing The Office of the City Secretary processes State and Local Alcohol applications and permits to allow alcohol sales within the City of Frisco ensuring compliance with all local ordinances and regulations. Applicants must first apply for a state permit through the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), and then route the application through the City and County. Since approval in 2002, beer and wine sales for off and on-premises consumption, as well as sales of mixed beverages for restaurants are allowed by permit and zoning.
On November 4, 2014, Frisco voters passed a measure allowing the City Council to approve an ordinance allowing restaurants with a Mixed Beverage (RM) permit to have late hours sales until 2 a.m. on any day. Businesses must apply for a Late Hours permit with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) as well as the City of Frisco and comply with the notice and publication requirements of the State of Texas before being allowed to observe the late hours.
Obtaining an Alcohol Permit The Office of the City Secretary processes applications and permits to allow alcohol sales within the City of Frisco ensuring compliance with all local ordinances and regulations. The city's process takes approximately 1 to 2 weeks and the permits are processed in the order in which they are received. Applicants must also apply for a permit through the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC).
Send any questions you may have regarding alcohol permits to this email address.
New permits must be submitted with the following information:
Certificate of Occupancy Number issued by the City of Frisco for existing businesses changing owners or an Approved Building Permit for new business who are opening for the first time.
Required fees (fees are listed on the City of Frisco application) If submitting your payment via the mail then payment by check is the only form of payment currently accepted. If submitting your payment in person, exact cash or check is accepted.
Note: Incomplete application packages will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Renewal permits must be submitted with the following information:
Required Fees (fees are listed on the City of Frisco application)If submitting your payment via the mail then payment by check is the only form of payment currently accepted. If submitting your payment in person, exact cash or check is accepted.
Note: Incomplete application packages will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Temporary Permits Temporary alcohol permits are no longer required by the City of Frisco. To ensure compliance with State laws, you need to check with the local TABC office listed below. If you have questions, please contact TABC.
If you are holding a special event, please check with the Communications Department to ensure that you have obtained all other required permits.
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Licensing Division 2225 E Randol Mill Road Suite 200 Arlington, TX 76011 Phone: 817-652-5912 Fax: 817-607-2492