https://fairpermits.com/guides Texas business permit guides from Fair Permits. en-us https://fairpermits.com/guides/permits-for-a-gas-station-in-texashttps://fairpermits.com/guides/permits-for-a-gas-station-in-texasTue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTGas station permits in Texas: TDLR fuel pump registration ($93 per multi-product pump), TCEQ underground tank registration and delivery certificate, plus store permits. https://fairpermits.com/guides/permits-to-open-a-restaurant-in-texashttps://fairpermits.com/guides/permits-to-open-a-restaurant-in-texasTue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe permits a new Texas restaurant files: sales tax, certificate of occupancy, food establishment permit, TABC for beer, wine or mixed drinks, and what each costs. https://fairpermits.com/guides/permits-to-open-a-convenience-store-in-texashttps://fairpermits.com/guides/permits-to-open-a-convenience-store-in-texasTue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTEvery permit a new Texas convenience store files, which agency issues each one, the government fees, and the order to file them in so nothing stalls. https://fairpermits.com/guides/texas-tobacco-and-e-cigarette-retailer-permitshttps://fairpermits.com/guides/texas-tobacco-and-e-cigarette-retailer-permitsTue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe Comptroller's tobacco ($180) and e-cigarette ($90 with tobacco) retailer permits, the May 31, 2028 renewal, and which vapes Texas banned in 2025. https://fairpermits.com/guides/texas-business-compliance-calendar-2027https://fairpermits.com/guides/texas-business-compliance-calendar-2027Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTEvery 2027 deadline a Texas store or small company tracks: sales tax, payroll forms, TWC, property tax, franchise tax (May 17), coin-op (Nov 30) and permit renewals. https://fairpermits.com/guides/texas-franchise-tax-and-public-information-reporthttps://fairpermits.com/guides/texas-franchise-tax-and-public-information-reportTue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTEvery Texas LLC and corporation files with the Comptroller by May 15. The $2.65 million no-tax-due threshold, the PIR, the first report, penalties and forfeiture. https://fairpermits.com/guides/texas-coin-operated-machine-licensehttps://fairpermits.com/guides/texas-coin-operated-machine-licenseTue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTWhich Texas businesses need a Comptroller coin-op license, the $150 registration certificate vs $200 to $500 general license, $60 decals, and game room rules. https://fairpermits.com/guides/houston-certificate-of-occupancyhttps://fairpermits.com/guides/houston-certificate-of-occupancyTue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTWhen a Houston business needs a certificate of occupancy, the $94 to $537.12 fee, the same-day processing and inspection, and what changes outside city limits. https://fairpermits.com/guides/how-to-get-a-texas-sales-tax-permithttps://fairpermits.com/guides/how-to-get-a-texas-sales-tax-permitTue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTWho needs a Texas sales tax permit, what it costs ($0), the AP-201 application, how long it takes, the security deposit, and the returns that follow. https://fairpermits.com/guides/tabc-beer-and-wine-permit-for-a-texas-storehttps://fairpermits.com/guides/tabc-beer-and-wine-permit-for-a-texas-storeTue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe TABC BQ permit step by step: location checks, the L-CERT sign-offs, AIMS, the $1,900 state fee, the 2 to 3 month timeline, and how renewal works. https://fairpermits.com/guides/texas-assumed-name-certificate-dbahttps://fairpermits.com/guides/texas-assumed-name-certificate-dbaTue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTWhen a Texas business needs an assumed name certificate, where to file (Secretary of State or county clerk), the $25 fee, Form 503, and how long it lasts. https://fairpermits.com/guides/how-to-become-a-texas-lottery-retailerhttps://fairpermits.com/guides/how-to-become-a-texas-lottery-retailerTue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTApplying for a Texas Lottery ticket sales license since TDLR took over: the $125 fee, the packet, fingerprints, terminal installation, and the $15 renewal. https://fairpermits.com/guides/snap-ebt-authorization-for-texas-storeshttps://fairpermits.com/guides/snap-ebt-authorization-for-texas-storesTue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTUSDA SNAP authorization for Texas stores: the stricter stocking standards in force since November 4, 2026, how to apply, the 45-day decision and the 6-month wait. https://fairpermits.com/guides/houston-food-establishment-permithttps://fairpermits.com/guides/houston-food-establishment-permitTue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTWho needs a food permit in the Houston area, which health department issues it, the $258, $515 or $773 yearly fee tiers, inspections and food manager rules.