The data is sourced from government TABC alcohol permit applications — not generic LLC filings. Here's the difference: Anyone can register an LLC online for $300 with no business plan, no location, and no timeline, but to apply for a TABC permit, the business must have a signed lease or proof of property ownership, pass health and safety inspections, submit detailed floor plans, pay significant application fees, and prove they're operating a legitimate food & beverage establishment.