Big-box competition, local service
Houston has large chain liquor stores. Independents win on service, special orders and knowing regulars, which is exactly what customer accounts and loyalty are for.
Texas · USA
Built for Texas package stores.
Texas package stores keep their own hours and their own rules, and Houston stores serve one of the most multilingual customer bases in the country. Bottle Shop POS keeps every sale checked, priced by the case or the bottle, and counted.
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Texas
Houston
- Combined Houston sales tax
- 8.25%
- Package store days
- Texas package stores do not sell spirits on Sundays
- Bottle deposit law
- None in Texas
What is different about running a store in Houston?
Handles and cases move fast
1.75 L handles and full cases are everyday sales. Case units with their own barcodes keep the line moving.
Closed Sundays, busy Saturdays
With spirits sales closed on Sundays, Saturday evenings are the rush. A fast age check with a 2D scanner keeps it legal without slowing it down.
Setting up a Houston store
- Set the 8.25% rate on the store
- Set register access hours to your licensed opening hours
- Add case units for handles (6) and fifths (12)
- Turn on Spanish for the cashiers who want it
Local facts the register needs to know
Licensing: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). Official site
Prices on this page: $69 per store per month on the Fifth plan, Prices exclude sales tax, which is added at checkout where it applies.
Rules and rates checked 18 October 2026. They change; confirm them with the authority and your accountant.
Languages at the counter
Languages commonly spoken by staff and customers in Houston:
- English
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
- Chinese
- Arabic
- Urdu
The interface ships in English, Spanish, Arabic, Urdu and Korean; others can be added as custom translations. How languages work.
How customers pay
- Cards through your processor
- Cash
- Business accounts for event and restaurant buyers
FAQ
Houston questions
No. 01Is Bottle Shop POS suitable for a Texas package store?
Yes. It handles case and bottle units, age prompts, staff permissions and register hours, and lets you set the rules your TABC permit requires.
No. 02Can I block sales on Sundays?
You can restrict register access by role and schedule so staff cannot sign in to sell outside your licensed hours.
No. 03What sales tax rate should I use in Houston?
Most Houston addresses use 8.25%. Confirm the rate for your address with the Texas Comptroller.
No. 04Does Texas have a bottle deposit?
No. Texas has no container-deposit law.
No. 05Can cashiers use Spanish?
Yes. Spanish is one of the five interface languages, and each user can choose their own.
No. 06Can I take special orders?
Yes. Take a deposit against a customer account and notify them when the bottle arrives.
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