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Alcohol laws in Santa Monica, Texas

Santa Monica is a census designated place, which means it does not have a government of its own. This page reflects the hours of sale in Santa Monica and other unincorporated areas in Willacy County.

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

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In Santa Monica, a census designated place in Willacy County, 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.