In Texas, you can generally start buying alcohol at 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday for most beer and wine purchases at stores and supermarkets.

Basic rule: when you can buy

  • Monday–Saturday: Most retail locations (like grocery and convenience stores) can begin selling alcohol at 7:00 a.m. and must stop by midnight or 2:00 a.m., depending on local rules and license type.
  • Sunday: Beer and wine sales at many stores typically start at 10:00 a.m.; hard liquor sales from package/liquor stores are more restricted and often not allowed before later hours (and in many cases not at all on Sunday).
  • Bars and restaurants: Service hours can extend later than store hours (often to 2:00 a.m.), but exact start times and rules depend on the type of license and local ordinances.

Things that can change the time

  • Local laws : Counties or cities can adopt stricter rules, so in some areas the effective “earliest” time may be later than the statewide default.
  • Type of alcohol: Beer and wine usually have more flexible hours than distilled spirits sold at liquor/package stores.
  • Holiday or special rules: Certain holidays or special events can affect hours, depending on local decisions.

Quick practical tips

  • Check the posted alcohol hours at your specific store or bar; they must follow state law plus any local restrictions.
  • If you are planning an early purchase on Sunday, assume 10:00 a.m. is the earliest for beer and wine at most regular stores, and do not expect liquor stores to be open early.

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