§ 3-1 — Definitions

Sec. 3-1. - Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Alcoholic beverage means alcohol, or any beverage containing more than one-half of one percent of alcohol by volume, which is capable of use for beverage purposes, either alone or when diluted. Director means the Director of the Department of Administration and Regulatory Affairs or the director's designee. Grocery store means an establishment which has at least 10,000 square feet of interior floor space, selling at retail a general line of food, such as canned and frozen foods; fresh fruits and vegetables; and fresh and prepared meats, fish and poultry. Included in this industry are establishments, such as supermarkets that hold a valid wine and beer retailer's off-premise permit authorizing the establishment to sell wine, beer and malt liquors for off-premise consumption only. Excluded from this industry are establishments that derive more than 25 percent of gross receipts for the premises, excluding the sale of items subject to the motor fuels tax, from the sale of wine, beer and malt liquors; also excluded are establishments that allow on-premises consumption or that sell distilled spirits. License means any license issued pursuant to the T.A.B.C., except a temporary or agent's beer license. Licensee means a person who is the holder of a license, as herein defined, or any agent, servant, or employee of that person. Permit means any permit issued pursuant to the T.A.B.C., except any of the following: a. Agent's, airline beverage, industrial, carrier's, private carriers, private club registration, local cartage, storage, and temporary wine and beer retailer's permits. b. A wine and beer retailer's permit issued for a dining, buffet, or club car. c. A mixed beverage permit during the three-year period following the issuance of the permit. Permittee means a person who is the holder of a permit, as herein defined, or an agent, servant, or employee of that person. Premises means the grounds and all buildings, vehicles, and appurtenances pertaining to the grounds, including any adjacent premises if they are directly or indirectly under the control of the same person. T.A.B.C. means the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, as amended.

(Code 1968, § 4-1; Ord. No. 81-1237, § 1, 6-30-81; Ord. No. 2014-9, § 2, 1-8-2014; Ord. No. 2025-742, § 3, 8-27-2025)