Gerald Franklin Agency

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Liquor License Business in Texas

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Why Choose Gerald Franklin Agency?

Since 1944, The Gerald Franklin Agency has been the go-to licensing and permitting partner for Texas businesses. Headquartered in Houston, we bring decades of expertise in helping businesses smoothly navigate the complex requirements of beer, wine, and alcohol licensing across all levels—retail, wholesale, manufacturing, and importing.

Our team of 11 seasoned professionals is committed to guiding you through every step of Federal, State, County, and City alcoholic beverage permits. Whether you’re applying for a new license or renewing an existing one, we streamline the process to save you time and ensure compliance.

At The Gerald Franklin Agency, we go beyond Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) licensing to provide a full suite of compliance services tailored to your business’s needs. Our expertise includes securing:

  • Special Occupational Tax Stamps
  • Sales and Use Tax Permits
  • Lottery Permits
  • Food Stamp Permits (Lone Star)
  • Tobacco Permits
  • Dance Hall Licenses
  • Special Use Permits for various Texas municipalities
  • Federal permits and bonds

From ensuring local compliance to managing federal requirements, we handle the paperwork so you can focus on what matters most: running your business.

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Supporting You at Every Step of the Licensing Process

As part of our licensing service, you gain year-round access to our team for any questions regarding your license or permit. With decades of combined experience, including extensive work with the TABC, our expertise is unmatched in Texas. Contact us today for a cost quote, client references, or additional information.

Our agency is fully equipped to manage various surety, tax, and permit bonds required by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, the State Comptroller, and the Federal Government. We also handle Notary Public applications and bonds, and offer Contractors Performance Bonds to meet all your business bonding needs.

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GFA Testimonials

Adair Concepts

adair concepts

Adair Concepts operates 12 restaurants under six different concepts in the Greater Houston Area. We rely exclusively on the Gerald Franklin Agency to handle all of our liquor license and tax applications and to give us sound advice and consul regarding general compliance. Their long history and deep experience along with their always professional and courteous team allow us to concentrate on taking care of our guests without having to worry about the ever changing rules and regulations of the various licensing agencies that have such a big impact on our business.

The Gerald Franklin Agency is the gold standard in the State of Texas for application, renewals and compliance in the ever changing licensing industry.

Gary Adair

NZ Wine Navigator

new zealand wine navigator

As a new international entrant to the Texas market not so long ago we certainly appreciated the very helpful advice from Richard and the service from the team at the Gerald Franklin Agency.

The myriad of Texas as well as Federal rules and regulations facing an importer and distributor of wines is a daunting barrier. Richard and the team certainly played a major role in facilitating our access to the market.

We certainly look forward to maintaining the relationship and continuing to build the Texas market for our premium New Zealand family estate vineyard wines.

Graham Painter
Founder & CEO