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Alcohol laws in Houston, Texas


Hours of sale for liquor stores, gas stations, and supermarkets:

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In Houston, Texas, the sale of packaged liquor is prohibited on Sunday. Packaged liquor may be sold between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Packaged beer and wine may be sold between noon and midnight on Sunday, between 7:00 a.m. and midnight, Monday through Friday, and between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on Saturday.

However, the following exceptions apply:

Holidays. The sale of packaged liquor is prohibited on the following days:
  • New Year's Day
  • January 2 (when it falls on a Monday)
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
  • December 26 (when it falls on a Monday)


Hours of sale for bars and restaurants:

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Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants between noon and 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, and between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.

However, the following exceptions apply:

Sunday Brunch. At certain restaurants, alcoholic beverages may be served with meals beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday.