Anyone involved in the retailing or wholesaling of tobacco products in Texas must have a permit issued by the state’s comptroller’s office. The fee for a retail level permit is $180.00 per two year period beginning June 1st of even numbered years. The fee for new permits issued thereafter is prorated on a monthly basis.

Along with a tobacco permits, there could be other permits and licenses required by applicable licensing authorities that you may not know about. Let the staff at Gerald Franklin Agency help you understand regulations surrounding the sales of tobacco in the state of Texas.