Protest Submission

Instructions

Submit this form to request an administrative hearing regarding the issuance or renewal of a TABC license or permit.

Complete all required sections and attach any supporting documentation.

If you file a protest, you may not remain anonymous. The information included in this form will be disclosed as required by law.

Choose the TABC region where the proposed location is located:*

Don’t know your region? Visit tabc.texas.gov and use the “Your local TABC” tool in the blue bar at the top of the page.

Date:*

Protestant Contact Information

Title (e.g., Mr., Ms., Dr.):

First Name:*

Last Name:*

Group or Organization Represented (If Applicable):

Protestant Phone Number:*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email Address:

example@example.com

Physical address of residence affected by the application (required field for the general public; P.O. Boxes not accepted; affected places of business should file a complaint through complaints@tabc.texas.gov):

Street Number and Name:*

City:*

ZIP Code:*

County:*

Are you a government official?

YesNo

Title of elected or appointed position:

Geographic boundaries of jurisdiction:

Applicant or Current Business That Is the Subject of This Protest:

I/We wish to protest an application related to the following address:

Street Number and Name:*

City:*

ZIP Code:*

County:*

Approximate distance (in feet) of the protestant’s physical address (above) from the location that is the subject of the application (N/A to governmental officials):*

Does the application for a TABC license or permit relate to a business that operates or plans to operate as a sexually oriented business on the premises?

YesNo

Is this a new or existing business?

This is a new business: (1) that will sell alcohol for consumption on-site or is applying for a mixed beverage permit, private club registration permit, or wine and beer retailer's permit; and (2) will operate a sexually oriented business on the premises.This is an existing business: (1) that operates under a TABC mixed beverage permit, private club registration permit, or wine and beer retailer's permit or sells alcohol for consumption on-site; and (2) currently operates a sexually oriented business on the premises (if you are a member of the public filing a protest of this type of application, your protest, by law, your protest can only be granted if it is supported by a petition signed by at least 50% of the residents within 300 ft. of the applicant’s business; a copy of the signed petition can be attached to this form to satisfy this component).

Grounds for Protest*:

Select one or more of the following grounds. If you select “Other,” describe the other grounds for your protests as specifically as possible in the box provided. Attach additional pages if necessary, including your first and last name and the date at the top of each page.*

Illegal sales of alcohol have occurred at this business or location.Criminal activity occurs or has occurred at this business or location.The proposed location would violate a local regulation prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages within a certain distance of a church, school, or hospital.Other:

Other:

Please explain further the grounds for your protest. Be as specific as possible. Attach additional pages if necessary, including your first and last name and the date at the top of each page.

If necessary, upload additional pages.

Affirm the following:*

I affirm that the information above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and understanding. I understand that it is my responsibility to notify the commission if any of the above information changes or if I become aware of any inaccuracies.

Confirm the following:*

I request an administrative contested case hearing based upon the above information. I understand that if my request is granted, I may be named as a party to a legal proceeding in which I will bear the burden of proof regarding my grounds for protest. I understand that my protest is public information and that the commission may forward it to the applicant it in its entirety, including my name, address, and grounds for protest.

* As noted in TABC Rules at 16 Tex. Admin. Code §33.52(3), reasonable grounds include, but are not limited to, those grounds described in Alcoholic Beverage Code §§11.46through 11.481, 61.42 through 61.46, and 61.50.