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Business Licensing & Operations in Allen, TX (2026)

1 verified business licensing & operations rules for Allen, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Adult Entertainment

Allen requires every sexually-oriented business to hold a valid city license, issued per business type by the chief of police; operating without one is a misdemeanor. The article sets no codified separation-distance rule.

Allen, Texas Sexually-Oriented Business License Rules

Some Restrictions

Allen Code of Ordinances § 8-154 (ch. 8, art. VI; Ord. No. 1244-4-94)

Sec. 8-154. - License required. (a) A person commits an offense if he operates a sexually-oriented business without a valid license issued by the city for the particular type of business. (b) An application for a license must be made on a form provided by the chief of police. The application must be accompanied by a sketch or diagram showing the configuration of the premises ... to an accuracy ...

Looking for Collin County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Allen city rules.

Business Licensing & Operations in Collin County