Alcoholic Beverage Permits

The Office of the City Secretary processes State and Local Alcohol applications and permits to allow alcohol sales within the City of Wilmer 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. 

On May 10, 2008, Wilmer’s voters approved the legal sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption. The sale of beer and wine only applies to the corporate boundaries of the City of Wilmer. 

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).

New permits must be submitted with the following information:

• City of Wilmer’s Application for Alcoholic Beverage Permit.
• Completed application from TABC
• Certificate of Occupancy Number issued by the City of Wilmer for existing businesses changing owners or an approved Building Permit for new business who are opening for the first time. 
• Required fee (fees are listed on the City of Wilmer application) If submitting your payment via 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. 

Renewal permits must be submitted with the following information:

• City of Wilmer's  Application for Alcoholic Beverage Permit
• Copy of your current TABC license
• Required Fee (fees are listed on the City of Wilmer application) If submitting your payment via 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.