Which statement about permittees is accurate?

• A. A permittee is a person or business with a TABC permit, usually for liquor or mixed beverages.
• B. A permittee is a person with a TABC license.
• C. A permittee is always also a licensee.
• D. A permittee is a government regulator.

Answer: (A)

A permittee is the person or business that has been granted a TABC permit to sell or handle alcohol. The permit itself is the authorization to conduct those activities, and it’s typically tied to liquor or mixed beverages. This definition keeps the focus on the specific permission that enables the sale or service of alcohol, rather than on broader licensing or regulatory roles. A permittee isn’t automatically a licensee, since licenses and permits are distinct kinds of authorizations, and a regulator is someone who enforces rules, not the holder of a permit.