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What permits do you need to open a coffee shop in Taylor County?

In short

A coffee shop in Taylor County, TX has 1 permit that applies to every business of this type, plus 7 more that depend on your premises, signage or how you are set up. Taylor County Environmental Department charges $50 per development permit for the floodplain development permit (taylor county environmental department). 1 of the 8 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 Taylor County

Permits required, with issuing agency, fee, renewal term and the date each record was last verified against its source
Amusement Machine Permit (Taylor County Tax Assessor-Collector)only if it applies to youTaylor County Tax Assessor-Collector$7.50 per machine, per yearannual2026-10-31
TABC License Applications at the County Tax Assessor-Collector (Taylor County)only if it applies to youTaylor County Tax Assessor-CollectorSet by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for each license or permit type; the county Tax Assessor-Collector accepts the application on TABC's behalf.set by TABC for each license or permit type2026-10-31

Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.

Local permits that apply to every type of business in Taylor County

Permits required, with issuing agency, fee, renewal term and the date each record was last verified against its source
Floodplain Development Permit (Taylor County Environmental Department)only if it applies to youTaylor County Environmental Department$50 per development permitper development; no term is stated on the county's Development Permit form2026-10-31
Permit to Construct Driveway Facilities on County Road Right-of-Way (Taylor County)only if it applies to youTaylor County Road and Bridge$25 per permitvoid if the driveway facilities are not constructed within six (6) months from the issuance date2026-10-31
On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Permit (Taylor County Environmental Department)only if it applies to youTaylor County Environmental Department$310 per application ($300.00 Permit Application Fee plus $10.00 TDH Research Fee); reinspection $50.00 each time the system requires reinspection, paid by the installerthe Authorization to Construct is valid for one calendar year from the date of issuance; a License to Operate is issued after final inspection2026-10-31

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

Permits required, with issuing agency, fee, renewal term and the date each record was last verified against its source
Certificate of Formationonly if it applies to youTexas Secretary of State$300 one-time filingno expiry2026-08-20
Assumed Name Certificate (DBA)only if it applies to youTexas Secretary of State$25 one-time filingup to ten years, renewable2026-08-21
Texas Sales and Use Tax PermitTexas Comptroller of Public AccountsNo fee — there is no fee for this permitno expiry while actively engaged in business2026-08-21

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 Taylor County?

There is no single figure, and any site quoting one is rounding away the part that matters. Of the 8 records listed for a coffee shop in Taylor County, TX, 1 apply to every business of this type and 7 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 1 that always apply, 1 carry a flat fee, coming to $0.00. That is a floor, not a total. 1 of the 8 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:

TABC License Applications at the County Tax Assessor-Collector (Taylor County): Set by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for each license or permit type; the county Tax Assessor-Collector accepts the application on TABC's behalf.

Which offices issue these permits in Taylor County?

Permits for a coffee shop in Taylor County, TX come from 5 separate offices: Taylor County Environmental Department, Taylor County Road and Bridge, Taylor County Tax Assessor-Collector, 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.

What does a coffee shop need in Taylor County that other businesses do not?

TABC License Applications at the County Tax Assessor-Collector (Taylor County)

A restaurant, coffee shop or store in Taylor County that will sell beer, wine or liquor needs a license or permit from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The county's Liquor License page states: "The Taylor County Tax Assessor's Office accepts beer and liquor license applications and renewals on behalf of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission." TABC's "Unofficial list of Wet/Dry Areas in Texas", dated "As of Dec. 4, 2023", lists Taylor County countywide as "PW: B-On, B-Off, W-On, W-Off, DS-Off, MB"; Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 and the cities of Abilene, Buffalo Gap, Tuscola and Tye as "W: B-On, B-Off, W-On, W-Off, DS-Off, MB"; Precinct 2 and Merkel as "W: B-On, B-Off, W-On, W-Off"; Precinct 3 as "PW: B-On, B-Off, W-On, W-Off, DS-Off, MB"; and Precinct 4, Lawn and Trent as "Dry". TABC states that "Only the city or county clerk's office can officially declare a location to be wet or dry." Check the status of a specific location with the County Clerk before applying.

Shared with other businesses in Taylor County

The other 3 local permits in the tables apply to every type of business in Taylor County, TX; what each one involves is set out on the Taylor County permits 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 Taylor County?

A coffee shop and a retail store in Taylor County, TX need exactly the same 2 permits beyond the ones every business needs.

Permits particular to each business type in Taylor County, TX, compared with a coffee shop
BusinessIts own permitsShared with a coffee shopOnly a coffee shop needsOnly it needs
Retail stores2200
Restaurants3201
Fitness studios2111
Auto repair shops0020
Childcare centres1021
Contractors and trades1021
Food trucks1021
Salons and barbers1021
Veterinary clinics1021

Sources

Every figure for the permits explained on this page was read from one of these government pages on the date shown. Sources for the permits shared with other businesses are listed with their explanations on the fitness studios page. Sources for the permits that apply to every type of business are listed on the Taylor County permits page and the TX state page. Confirmed by Editorial Team.

  1. Liquor LicenseTaylor County Tax Assessor-Collector · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-31
  2. Tax Assessor-CollectorTaylor County, Texas · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-31
  3. Unofficial list of Wet/Dry Areas in Texas (As of Dec. 4, 2023)Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-28
  4. Local Option ElectionsTexas Alcoholic Beverage Commission · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-28

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