https://www.tabc.state.tx.us/faq/general.asp#general
So it appears that the “licensed premises“, like others mentioned above, are whatever the proprietor put on his license. It appears he must have this Publicly posted. I’ve never seen one, although I’ve never looked for one either.What can be searched without a warrant?
A peace officer may inspect or conduct an inspection of the premises covered by a license or permit at any time without a search warrant for the purpose of performing any duty imposed by the Code.
The premises include all of the grounds and related buildings, vehicles and appurtenances, as well as the adjacent premises under the control of the permittee or licensee when covered by permit or license by the TABC.
In some instances specific parts of the premises may be diagramed off the licensed premises and not subject to search without a warrant. A copy of the TABC approved diagram is required to be publicly posted with the license or permit if a specific part of the premises has been diagrammed off the licensed premises. If living quarters are located on the premises and have not been diagramed off the licensed premises, it is suggested that the officer obtain voluntary consent to search or secure a search warrant before searching this area.
srothstein Is a member of this forum And a former TABC officer, and I hesitate to put words in his mouth, but I believe he has essentially said the same thing: the premises is whatever the proprietor put on his license as the place where he’s going to serve drinks for on-premises consumption. Perhaps will be along to enlighten us.
p.s. The parking lot might not be “premises”, but I would not be willing to chance that an outdoor seating area connected to an establishment where food and/or alcohol is served is not a “portion of a building”, Especially if it appears on their 51%license.