6 permits · verified 2026-10-31
What permits do you need to open a coffee shop in Ector County?
In short
A coffee shop in Ector County, TX has 2 permits that apply to every business of this type, plus 4 more that depend on your premises, signage or how you are set up. Texas Secretary of State charges $300 one-time filing for the certificate of formation. 3 of the 6 are charged as a range or formula rather than a flat fee. Verified 2026-10-31 against the issuing agencies’ published fee schedules.
Permits particular to a coffee shop in Ector County
| Permit | Issuing agency | Fee | Renews | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Event Food Permit (Ector County Health Department, unincorporated county)only if it applies to you | Ector County Health Department (Environmental Section) | $52–$200 Single Temporary Event Permit $52.00; Temporary Permit $200 per year | single event, or per year for the Temporary Permit | 2026-10-31 |
| Food Establishment Health Permit (Ector County Health Department, unincorporated county) | Ector County Health Department (Environmental Section) | $258–$773 per year: $773.00, or on proof of gross annual sales $258 ($0-49,999.99), $515 ($50,000-149,999.99), $773 ($150,000 and more); plan review $150.00; each additional inspection $150.00 | per year | 2026-10-31 |
| County Clerk Wet/Dry Certification for TABC Applications (Ector County)only if it applies to you | Ector County Clerk | The certification charge is not published in the sources cited here; contact the Ector County Clerk for the current amount. | per certification request; the clerk certifies within 30 days of the request (Alcoholic Beverage Code section 11.37(a)) | 2026-10-31 |
Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.
TX registrations that apply to every type of business
| Permit | Issuing agency | Fee | Renews | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formationonly if it applies to you | Texas Secretary of State | $300 one-time filing | no expiry | 2026-08-20 |
| Assumed Name Certificate (DBA)only if it applies to you | Texas Secretary of State | $25 one-time filing | up to ten years, renewable | 2026-08-21 |
| Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts | No fee — there is no fee for this permit | no expiry while actively engaged in business | 2026-08-21 |
Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.
How much does it actually cost to permit a coffee shop in Ector County?
There is no single figure, and any site quoting one is rounding away the part that matters. Of the 6 records listed for a coffee shop in Ector County, TX, 2 apply to every business of this type and 4 are conditional. Adding every fee on the page together would overstate what most operators pay, because it would include permits they never need.
Of the 2 that always apply, 1 carry a flat fee, coming to $0.00. That is a floor, not a total. 3 of the 6 are charged as a range or a formula set by the issuing agency, and 0 have no fee published at all. The ones particular to this business that vary:
Temporary Event Food Permit (Ector County Health Department, unincorporated county): $52–$200 Single Temporary Event Permit $52.00; Temporary Permit $200 per year
Food Establishment Health Permit (Ector County Health Department, unincorporated county): $258–$773 per year: $773.00, or on proof of gross annual sales $258 ($0-49,999.99), $515 ($50,000-149,999.99), $773 ($150,000 and more); plan review $150.00; each additional inspection $150.00
County Clerk Wet/Dry Certification for TABC Applications (Ector County): The certification charge is not published in the sources cited here; contact the Ector County Clerk for the current amount.
Which offices issue these permits in Ector County?
Permits for a coffee shop in Ector County, TX come from 4 separate offices: Ector County Health Department (Environmental Section), Ector County Clerk, Texas Secretary of State, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. No single office issues them all, which is why an opening means filing in several places rather than one.
- Ector County Health Department (Environmental Section)Issues 2 permits on this page: Temporary Event Food Permit (Ector County Health Department, unincorporated county), Food Establishment Health Permit (Ector County Health Department, unincorporated county)221 N. Texas Ave, Odessa, TX 79761 · 432-498-4141www.ectorcountytx.gov/277/Environmental-Section
- Ector County ClerkIssues 1 permit on this page: County Clerk Wet/Dry Certification for TABC Applications (Ector County)Odessa, TXwww.ectorcountytx.gov
- Texas Secretary of StateIssues 2 permits on this page: Certificate of Formation, Assumed Name Certificate (DBA)www.sos.state.tx.us
- Texas Comptroller of Public AccountsIssues 1 permit on this page: Texas Sales and Use Tax Permitcomptroller.texas.gov/taxes/permit
What does a coffee shop need in Ector County that other businesses do not?
Shared with other businesses in Ector County
- Temporary Event Food Permit (Ector County Health Department, unincorporated county) — Ector County Health Department (Environmental Section), $52–$200 Single Temporary Event Permit $52.00; Temporary Permit $200 per year, single event, or per year for the Temporary Permit. Also required for restaurants and retail stores; what it involves is set out on the restaurants page.
- Food Establishment Health Permit (Ector County Health Department, unincorporated county) — Ector County Health Department (Environmental Section), $258–$773 per year: $773.00, or on proof of gross annual sales $258 ($0-49,999.99), $515 ($50,000-149,999.99), $773 ($150,000 and more); plan review $150.00; each additional inspection $150.00, per year. Also required for restaurants and retail stores; what it involves is set out on the retail stores page.
- County Clerk Wet/Dry Certification for TABC Applications (Ector County) — Ector County Clerk, The certification charge is not published in the sources cited here; contact the Ector County Clerk for the current amount., per certification request; the clerk certifies within 30 days of the request (Alcoholic Beverage Code section 11.37(a)). Also required for restaurants and retail stores; what it involves is set out on the retail stores page.
The 3 state-level registrations apply to every type of business across TX and are covered on the TX state page.
How does a coffee shop compare with other businesses in Ector County?
The closest match is a restaurant, which shares 3 of these permits. A restaurant needs On-Site Sewage Facility (Septic) Permit (Ector County Health Department) and Mixed Beverage Permit (MB), which a coffee shop does not.
| Business | Its own permits | Shared with a coffee shop | Only a coffee shop needs | Only it needs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Retail stores | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Auto repair shops | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Childcare centres | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Contractors and trades | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Fitness studios | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Veterinary clinics | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Sources
Sources for the permits shared with other businesses are listed with their explanations on the restaurants page and retail stores page. Sources for the permits that apply to every type of business are listed on the Ector County permits page and the TX state page. Confirmed by Editorial Team.
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