Tex. Alcoh. Bev. Code Section 11.44
Premises Ineligible for Permit or License


(a)

Except as provided by Subsection (c), if an order of suspension against a permit or license is pending or unexpired, or if the commission has initiated action to cancel or suspend a permit or license, no permit or license may be issued for or transferred to the same licensed premises.

(b)

The commission shall deny an application for a permit or license for any location of an applicant who submitted a prior application that expired or was voluntarily surrendered before the hearing on the application was held on a protest involving allegations of prostitution, a shooting, stabbing, or other violent act, or an offense involving drugs, trafficking of persons, or drink solicitation as described by Section 104.01 (Lewd, Immoral, Indecent Conduct) before the third anniversary of the date the prior application expired or was voluntarily surrendered.

(c)

The commission may issue an original permit or license covering an otherwise permitted or licensed premises under conditions described by Subsection (a) if:

(1)

the holder of the permit or license that is subject to the pending or unexpired suspension order or against which the cancellation or suspension action has been initiated has been evicted from the premises under a final, nonappealable court judgment; and

(2)

all other conditions for the issuance of the new permit or license covering the premises are met by the applicant.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 408, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 717 (H.B. 2350), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 515 (H.B. 2014), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 419 (S.B. 409), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 35, eff. December 31, 2020.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 78 (S.B. 195), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 807 (H.B. 1540), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Sec. 11.45. “APPLICANT” DEFINED. The word “applicant,” as used in Sections 11.46 (General Grounds for Denial) through 11.48 (Denial of Package Store or Mixed Beverage Permit) of this code, also includes, as of the date of the application, each member of a partnership or association and, with respect to a corporation, each officer and the owner or owners of a majority of the corporate stock. This section shall not be construed as prohibiting anything permitted by Section 22.06 (Prohibited Interests), 24.05 (Prohibited Interests), or 102.05 (Hotel: Multiple Interests Authorized) of this code.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 408, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.

Source: Section 11.44 — Premises Ineligible for Permit or License, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/AL/htm/AL.­11.­htm#11.­44 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

11.01
Permit Required
11.02
Separate Permit Required
11.03
Nature of Permit
11.04
Must Display Permit
11.05
Unauthorized Use of Permit
11.06
Privileges Limited to Licensed Premises
11.07
Duplicate or Corrected Permit
11.08
Change of Location
11.09
Expiration or Suspension of Permit
11.10
Succession on Death, Bankruptcy, Etc
11.11
Conduct Surety Bond
11.12
Altering Form of Business Entity
11.13
Certain Applications Prohibited
11.015
Hearing Location
11.31
Application for Permit
11.32
Renewal Application
11.33
Application Forms
11.34
Consolidated Application
11.35
Payment of Fee
11.36
Refund of Fee
11.37
Certification of Wet or Dry Status
11.38
Local Fee Authorized
11.39
Applicant to Publish Notice
11.042
Health Risks Warning Sign
11.42
Statement of Stock Ownership
11.43
Application Review Process
11.44
Premises Ineligible for Permit or License
11.46
General Grounds for Denial
11.47
Denial of Permit: Interest in Malt Beverage Establishment
11.48
Denial of Package Store or Mixed Beverage Permit
11.49
Premises Defined
11.50
Licensing a Portion of a Building as Premises
11.51
Wholesalers May Share Delivery Vehicles
11.52
Restrictions on Location in Certain Municipalities
11.61
Cancellation or Suspension of Permit
11.62
Hearing for Cancellation or Suspension of Permit
11.63
Notice of Hearing
11.64
Alternatives to Suspension, Cancellation
11.65
Notice of Cancellation or Suspension
11.66
Suspension or Cancellation Against Retailer
11.67
Appeal from Cancellation, Suspension, or Denial of License or Permit
11.68
Activities Prohibited During Suspension
11.69
Disposal of Beverages in Bulk
11.70
Liability of Surety
11.71
Surety May Terminate Liability
11.72
Discipline for Actions of Agent
11.73
Affirmation of Compliance
11.091
Notification of Expired or Suspended Permit
11.321
Administrative Penalty in Certain Counties
11.391
Notice by Sign
11.392
Notice of Private Club Application or Renewal
11.393
Notice by Mail
11.431
Protest by Member of the Public
11.432
Protest by Government Official
11.481
Refusal of Permit Authorizing On-premises Consumption
11.492
Change of License or Permit from On-premise to Off-premise
11.493
Supplemental or Amended Designation of Premises
11.494
Supplemental Designation of Certain Areas Authorized
11.495
Conformance of Premises with the Americans with Disabilities Act
11.611
Conviction of Offense Relating to Discrimination
11.612
Cancellation of Private Club Permit
11.613
Summary Suspension of Private Club Permit
11.614
Order Suspending Permit or License
11.615
Disciplinary Action for Violation of Order
11.641
Amount of Civil Penalty

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 11.44’s source at texas​.gov