A 7-month grace period that has allowed Texas bars and restaurants to continue serving alcohol despite having expired liquor licenses is ending at the beginning of April. 311 businesses around Harris County are at risk of losing their licenses.
But COVID has been a rocky time for many businesses. Keeping up with pandemic protocols, maintaining staff and dealing with supply chain issues are just some of the many struggles that business owners contended with.
Normally, businesses are required to renew liquor licenses every two years. The current renewal fee is $2,650. If they fail to renew their license by the expiration date, a $100 late fee is assessed. If the license is not renewed within 30 days of expiration, the business must apply for a new license and pay a fee of $5,300. has instituted various measures to help businesses continue serving up beer, wine and liquor.
Bars and restaurants at risk are spread throughout the city, with concentrations downtown and west of downtown toward Alief.
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