DTC License Required: Yes

License Type: DTC Permit

License Fee: $500

License Expiration: 2 years from issue date

License Bond: N/A

State Sales Tax: Yes

State Sales Tax Rate: 6.250%

Local Sales Tax: Yes

Local Sales Tax Range: 0.125%–2%

Sales Tax on Shipping: Yes

Alcohol Excise Tax: $0.204/gal–$0.516/gal

Consumer Limit: 9 gallons per person during a calendar month not to exceed 36 gallons during any 12-month period.

Per State Aggregate: 35,000 gallons shipped into Texas annually

Sales and Use Tax: Quarterly by the 10th

Excise Tax: Monthly by the 15th if more than 5,000 gal/year shipped, Quarterly by the 15th if less than 5,000 gal/year.

Record Retention: At least 5 years

Product Restrictions: Only wines produced or bottled by the permittee may be sold and shipped to consumers.

Product Registration: Not required

Registration Fees: N/A

Product Requirements: All wine sold or shipped by an out-of-state winery direct shipper’s permittee must be in a package that is clearly labeled as containing wine.

*Nearly all states have some kind of rule regarding how wine must be labeled when being shipped direct to consumer. Please check for the unique rule for your state.

Texas DOR site

Please note: Tax rates, rules, and regulations change frequently. Although we hope you'll find this information helpful, this page is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal or tax advice.