Meet The Tiny Texas Counties That Still Prohibit Alcohol

Texas is a unique place, unlike any other in the world. It offers a wide range of experiences and the opportunity to interact with people from all walks of life.

Known for its distinctiveness and independence, Texas stands out as one of the most vibrant and dynamic states in the United States.

However, even in 2025, there are still areas in the Lone Star State where alcohol cannot be purchased or consumed. These are known as "dry counties".

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Prohibition in the United States

A dry country is the remnants of the prohibition era that lasted between 1920 to 1933. A time when the sale or consumption of alcohol was outlawed.

While the majority of the country was happy to lift all alcohol-related restrictions after 1933, there were parts of the country that kept the notion of not selling alcohol in place.

However, over the decades, more and more states and counties have chosen to reverse their stance when it comes to selling alcohol.

Dry Counties in Texas

Surprisingly, there are still three counties in Texas that are still considered "dry counties".

Those counties are Borden, Kent, and Robert counties. Not surprisingly, these counties have some of the lowest populations in Texas, with fewer than 1,000 residents.

Coincidence? Probably not.

It may come as a surprise that these counties' dry status is not dictated by Texas law, but by local voters and community standards that deliberately choose to keep alcohol off store shelves.

Whether it is from cultural beliefs, conservatism, or religious aspects, the choice to remain a dry county is literally due to the residents who live there.

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Conclusion

Not everyone consumes alcohol, and that is perfectly okay.  As drinkers of alcohol, it may be difficult not to judge the people who live in a dry county.

However, the decision of the locals who have put such laws in place has its reasoning, despite whatever they may be.