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Alcohol laws in Texas

This page reflects the default hours of sale in Texas. The laws in effect in the unincorporated areas in Wharton County may differ from what is shown here.

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

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Under Texas state law, 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 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 (unless extended until 2:00 a.m. by order of the county commission).

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.