Texas reports monthly increase in restaurant and bar liquor sales

The addition of 1,133 new restaurants and bars in Texas during the first quarter of this year led to a big boost in statewide alcohol sales, according to a report released this week. Restaurant and bar alcohol sales in Texas increased 14% in March to nearly $950 million compared to February sales, according to an analysis of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission data by AlcoholSales.com.