Smith County has a local alcohol ordinance governing unincorporated areas

Texas lets counties and cities write their own rules about alcohol sales. Smith County has its own Alcohol Ordinance. It applies in unincorporated areas — the parts of the county outside any city's limits. Cities like Tyler set their own separate alcohol rules inside their boundaries.

If you plan to open a business that sells or serves alcohol in Smith County, you need to check two things. First, review the county ordinance. Second, check the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission rules. Both apply, and the rules can change depending on where your property sits.