(a) 
An alarm permit must be obtained before inspection of the alarm system can be scheduled. Residential alarm permit fees will be billed on the monthly utility bill. Commercial alarm permit fees will be processed in one of two ways: Billed on the monthly utility bill if the customer has an established utility account or by making payment in full for the annual fee for non-utility account holders. Non-utility account holders will be required to pay a renewal fee annually during the month of renewal. All false alarm charges will be billed as well.
(1) 
Residential, new and renewal, billed monthly on utility bill: $3.30/month.
(2) 
Commercial, new and renewal, billed monthly on utility bill: $6.60/month.
(3) 
Commercial, new and renewal, no utility account, annual renewal letter: Annually $79.20.
(4) 
Late renewal fee, after 10 days late: $10.00.
(b) 
False alarms:
(1) 
$50.00 for each false alarm after three.
(2) 
$75.00 for each false alarm after eight or more.
(3) 
No false alarm fee for a newly installed system for the first 30 days.
(c) 
Permit holder or emergency contact person fails to respond to scene and the premises are secured by city representatives: $50.00.
(d) 
Service fee when alarm company relays incorrect permit number with alarm notification to city: $50.00.
(1993 Code, secs. 98.04, 98.05; 2006 Code, secs. 6-4, 6-5; Ordinance 375, secs. 1-4, 1-5 adopted 4/3/95; Ordinance 13-05-949, sec. 1.100, adopted 5/7/13; Ordinance 16-09-1022 adopted 9/20/16; Ordinance 20-09-1175 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 22-09-1281 adopted 9/6/2022; Ordinance 24-09-1368 adopted 9/3/2024; Ordinance 25-09-1391 adopted 9/2/2025; Ordinance 25-09-1394 adopted 9/16/2025)
The city may levy and collect a fee not to exceed one-half of the state fee for each license issued for premises located within the city. License fee(s) for businesses located within the city and who hold a license from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission in accordance with the 2021 TABC chapter 26 and chapter 28:
All renewals are on a biennial basis.
Permit Code
Type of Permit
Issuance
State Fee
City Fee
BF
Retail dealer's off-premises license
Biennial
$120.00
$60.00
BG
Wine & beer retailer's
Biennial
$350.00
$175.00
BQ
Wine & beer retailer's off-premises
Biennial
$120.00
$60.00
MB
Mixed beverage permit
Original
1st biennial renewal
2nd biennial renewal
3rd and all subsequent biennial renewals
$6,000.00
$4,500.00
$3,000.00
$1,500.00
N/A
N/A
$1,500.00
$750.00
Q
Wine-only package store permit
Biennial
$150.00
$75.00
(Ordinance 13-05-949, sec. 1.200, adopted 5/7/13; Ordinance 16-09-1022 adopted 9/20/16; Ordinance 20-09-1175 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 21-09-1226 adopted 9/7/21; Ordinance 24-09-1368 adopted 9/3/2024; Ordinance 25-09-1394 adopted 9/16/2025)
Type
Comments
Permit Period
Fee
(a) Amusement buildings
Inspect for fire and public safety
Until revoked
$50.00
(b) Places of assembly
Inspect for fire and public safety
Until revoked
$50.00
(c) Carnivals and fairs
Inspect for fire and public safety
2 weeks
$50.00
(d) Exhibits and trade shows
Inspect for fire and public safety
2 weeks
$50.00
(e) Pyrotechnic special effects
Inspect for fire and public safety
1 day
$200.00
(Ordinance 13-05-949, sec. 1.300, adopted 5/7/13; Ordinance 16-09-1022 adopted 9/20/16; Ordinance 20-09-1175 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 24-09-1368 adopted 9/3/2024; Ordinance 25-09-1394 adopted 9/16/2025)
No fee shall be charged to any food establishment owned and operated by a governmental agency, independent school district, institution of purely public charity or church; however, such establishments shall comply with all other requirements of this article.
(1) 
Mobile catering vendors, annual permit: $300.00/hot, $200.00/cold. This permit requires a solicitor permit to be obtained as well.
(2) 
Temporary event vendor, one day: $135.00.
(3) 
Event vendor, annual permit valid for the calendar year: $200.00.
(4) 
Convenience stores, annual permit: $250.00.
(5) 
Grocery stores, annual permit: $500.00.
(6) 
Restaurants/cafes, annual permit: $375.00.
(7) 
Other facilities serving the public food and/or beverage, annual permit: $175.00.
(8) 
Health plan review fee: $300.00.
(9) 
Inspection fees: $150.00 for all failed inspections with a score below 85.
(Ordinance 13-05-949, sec. 4.100, adopted 5/7/13; Ordinance 16-09-1022 adopted 9/20/16; Ordinance 18-09-1100 adopted 9/18/18; Ordinance 20-09-1175 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 22-09-1281 adopted 9/6/2022; Ordinance 24-05-1355 adopted 5/7/2024; Ordinance 24-09-1368 adopted 9/3/2024; Ordinance 25-09-1394 adopted 9/16/2025)
Door-to-door solicitation - valid for three months from date of issue:
(1) 
$200.00 company registration and one agent.
(2) 
$75.00 registration per each additional agent (must apply at the same time as the first agent to qualify as an additional agent).
(Ordinance 13-05-949, sec. 8.200, adopted 5/7/13; Ordinance 16-09-1022 adopted 9/20/16; Ordinance 20-09-1175 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 24-09-1368 adopted 9/3/2024; Ordinance 25-09-1394 adopted 9/16/2025)
(a) 
Nonrefundable license application fee: $500.00.
(b) 
Nonrefundable application processing fee: $60.00.
(c) 
Replacement of personal card or on-site card: $35.00.
(d) 
Reinstatement fee in lieu of suspension: $500.00.
(2006 Code, secs. 22-41, 22-49, 22-62; Ordinance 10-09-853, sec. 2, adopted 9/7/10; Ordinance 16-09-1022 adopted 9/20/16; Ordinance 20-09-1175 adopted 9/15/20; Ordinance 24-09-1368 adopted 9/3/2024; Ordinance 25-09-1394 adopted 9/16/2025)
(a) 
Annual registration (initial application): $350.00.
(b) 
Annual registration (renewal): $300.00.
(Ordinance 24-03-1351 adopted 3/5/2024; Ordinance 24-09-1368 adopted 9/3/2024; Ordinance 25-09-1394 adopted 9/16/2025)