Texas Liquor Laws: No Morning Restrictions on Alcohol Purchases

Yes. Texas imposes no time-of-day restrictions on the sale of distilled spirits (liquor) on weekdays. You can buy liquor at any hour the store is open.

Key Rules

• Package Stores (liquor stores): Monday–Saturday, 10 AM – 9 PM (state law). Closed Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day.
• Beer & Wine: Sold in grocery/convenience stores. Monday–Friday: 7 AM – midnight. Saturday: 7 AM – 1 AM. Sunday: 10 AM – midnight (with food permit) or noon – midnight.
• Bars/Restaurants: Can serve liquor 7 AM – midnight (Mon–Sat), 10 AM – midnight (Sun) with late-hours permit.

So, on a weekday, you can walk into a liquor store at 10:01 AM and buy a bottle — no noon wait required.