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Texas Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)

Permitted: In Texas, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and wine on a BQ permit — wine up to 17% alcohol by volume in most of the state and 14% in some areas — while spirits are package-store only and wet or dry status is a local option.

PermittedVerified Jul 28, 2026

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In Texas, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and wine on a BQ permit — wine up to 17% alcohol by volume in most of the state and 14% in some areas — while spirits are package-store only and wet or dry status is a local option. Hours are 7 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to midnight on Sunday. Package stores close all day Sunday plus New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Official source: tabc.texas.gov →

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