Texas Lottery & Lotto Permits

In Texas, certain off-premise alcoholic beverage retailers may be eligible to apply for Texas Lottery and Lotto permits. These permits allow qualifying businesses to sell lottery products in addition to their approved alcoholic beverage sales.

For many package stores, convenience stores, grocery stores, and other off-premise retailers, offering lottery products can provide an additional revenue stream and give customers another reason to visit the business.

Lottery and Lotto permits are generally available to eligible businesses that sell alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption. This means the alcohol is purchased by the customer and consumed somewhere other than the licensed business location.

Businesses that may qualify include:

• Package stores
• Convenience stores
• Grocery stores
• Wine and beer retailers with off-premise privileges
• Other eligible alcohol retailers approved for off-premise sales

The annual fee for Texas Lottery and Lotto permits is $125. This fee is separate from any alcoholic beverage licensing fees or other business permit costs that may apply to your location.

Adding lottery products can be a practical way for off-premise retailers to increase customer traffic and expand their product offerings. Customers who visit for lottery purchases may also buy other items while they are in the store.

For alcohol retailers, lottery sales may help support:

• Additional in-store revenue
• More frequent customer visits
• Expanded convenience for existing customers
• Improved competitiveness with similar retailers

Applying for permits can be confusing when your business already has alcohol licensing requirements to manage. It is important to make sure your business is properly classified and that your applications are submitted correctly.

Lone Star Liquor Licensing helps Texas alcoholic beverage retailers understand which licenses and permits may apply to their business. If you operate an off-premise retail location and want to add lottery or Lotto sales, we can help guide you through the permit process.

Contact Lone Star Liquor Licensing today for assistance with Texas Lottery and Lotto permits for your alcohol retail business.