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New bars & lounges · 97 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

DowntownAC

Likely openConfirmed

Armor & Co

401 Louisiana St, Ste 102 · Houston, TX 77002

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 22 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Sep 15 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Sep 1, 2026

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EaDoCS

Changing handsConfirmed

Clutch- Sugar Room

1201 St Emanuel St · Houston, TX 77003

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 19 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Jun 4 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Aug 1, 2026

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SpringSB

Likely openConfirmed

Section 3301 Bar & Eats

3301 Louetta Rd, Ste 204 · Spring, TX 77388

Spotted 90 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 19 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Tax registration · Jul 21 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Aug 1, 2026

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KatyAR

Likely openConfirmed

Another Round Golf Lounge

25418 Kingsland Blvd, Ste 700 · Katy, TX 77494

Spotted 14 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 19 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Construction filing · Oct 5 · Construction registered · $400,000 · interior tenant build-out of existing lease space for a golf simulator · est. 11/1/2026–12/1/2026

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GalvestonHH

Likely openConfirmed

The Hurricane Hut Galveston

1922 Strand St · Galveston, TX 77550

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 17 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · May 22 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Aug 19, 2026

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WallerRT

Likely openConfirmed

Restaurant El Tejas Mexican Bar & Grill #4

40316 Highway 290 Business · Waller, TX 77484

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 16 · Applied for liquor license · wine & beer

Tax registration · Jul 29 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Sep 1, 2026

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WhartonPV

Likely openConfirmed

Puerto Vallarta Tex-mex and Bar

10292 Us 59 Hwy · Wharton, TX 77488

Spotted 42 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 16 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Tax registration · Sep 4 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Aug 17, 2026

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PorterB

Likely openConfirmed

Bonkers

22336 Farris Green Rd, Ste A · Porter, TX 77365

Spotted 129 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 16 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Tax registration · Jun 9 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Sep 1, 2026

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SeabrookPE

Likely openConfirmed

Perez Entertainment

1904 Hialeah Dr · Seabrook, TX 77586

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 16 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Jul 3 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Aug 1, 2026

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HoustonWT

Likely openConfirmed

Welcome To Melbourne

3418 Topping St · Houston, TX 77093

Spotted 111 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 15 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

Tax registration · Jun 26 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Aug 1, 2026

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SpringPlanned for Nov 23BC

Changing handsConfirmed

Backyard Cantina

100 Main St · Spring, TX 77373

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 15 · Applied for liquor license · food & beverage certificate

Tax registration · Oct 14 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 23, 2026

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MontrosePH

Likely openConfirmed

Privilege Houston

808 Anita St, Ste A · Houston, TX 77006

Spotted 36 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 14 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Tax registration · Sep 8 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Oct 1, 2026

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BaytownCS

Likely openConfirmed

The Corner Spot

501 N Commerce St · Baytown, TX 77520

Spotted 165 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 12 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

Tax registration · Apr 30 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Apr 27, 2026

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DowntownP

Likely openConfirmed

The Park

1311 Leeland St · Houston, TX 77002

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 12 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Sep 16 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Sep 16, 2026

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HoustonJG

Likely openConfirmed

Jesse's Girl Neighborhood Bar

5020 Airline Dr · Houston, TX 77022

Spotted 64 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 9 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Tax registration · Aug 6 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Oct 5, 2026

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The WoodlandsBL

Likely openConfirmed

Bar Louie 1201

24 Waterway Ave · The Woodlands, TX 77380

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 6 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Dec 6 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Dec 1, 2025

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RichmondDC

Changing handsConfirmed

Desert Cow Bbq & Taproom

7109 Katy Gaston Rd, Ste 1100 · Richmond, TX 77406

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Oct 6 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Oct 6 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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TomballBG

Likely openConfirmed

Boomerjack's Grill and Bar

13103 N Grand Pkwy W · Tomball, TX 77377

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 6 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Mar 6 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Apr 1, 2026

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ConroePlanned for Nov 1FL

Just registeredConfirmed

The Forbidden Lounge

1712 N Frazier St, Ste 114a · Conroe, TX 77301

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Oct 6 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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WestchaseSG

Changing handsConfirmed

Soul Goode Restaurant & Bar

8586 Westheimer Rd · Houston, TX 77063

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Oct 5 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Oct 5 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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HoustonAS

Likely openConfirmed

Anti-social

10729 Gulf Fwy · Houston, TX 77034

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 5 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Sep 26 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Sep 26, 2026

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Fifth WardNS

Likely openConfirmed

Novice Social

2103 Lyons Ave, Ste 4120 Bldg 4 · Houston, TX 77020

Spotted 87 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor tax filing · Oct 5 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Oct 5 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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AliefFL

Just openedConfirmed

Fandango's 1 Lounge & Grill

10779 W Bellfort Ave · Houston, TX 77099

Spotted 102 days before opening

Open now.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor tax filing · Oct 5 · Liquor tax account opened

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MontroseFR

Changing handsConfirmed

Fibonacci Room

1417 Westheimer Rd, Ste A · Houston, TX 77006

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Oct 5 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Oct 5 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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LiverpoolRG

Likely openConfirmed

Reel Goods & Bait Shop

6811 County Road 203 · Liverpool, TX 77577

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 2 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Oct 1, 2026

Liquor license · Mar 18 · Liquor license issued · beer

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GreenspointPlanned for Nov 1CB

Just registeredConfirmed

Compass Bar and Grill

12716 North Fwy · Houston, TX 77060

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Oct 2 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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EaDoPlanned for Oct 30DD

Changing handsConfirmed

The Double Deuce on Canal

3907 Canal St · Houston, TX 77003

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Oct 2 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Oct 30, 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jul 21 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2022)

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HitchcockMC

Changing handsConfirmed

Mr Calvin

6022 N Martin Luther King Ave · Hitchcock, TX 77563

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 1 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

Tax registration · Jul 29 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Aug 1, 2026

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Clear LakeKI

Just openedConfirmed

Kirby Ice House

530 Bay Area Blvd · Houston, TX 77058

Spotted 233 days before opening

Open now.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor tax filing · Sep 30 · First liquor sales reported · September 2026

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NeedvilleP

Likely openConfirmed

The Pub 36

13400 Highway 36, Ste 104 · Needville, TX 77461

Spotted 44 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 30 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Sep 30 · Liquor license surrendered · full bar

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Santa FeLC

Just openedConfirmed

Last Call

12605 Highway 6 · Santa Fe, TX 77510

Spotted 84 days before opening

Open now.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 30 · First liquor sales reported · September 2026

Liquor tax filing · Sep 8 · Liquor tax account opened

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El LagoWE

Likely openConfirmed

Waters Edge Venue

3901 Nasa Pkwy · El Lago, TX 77586

Spotted 68 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 30 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Sep 30 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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HoustonPlanned for Nov 1IV

Just openedConfirmed

Island Vibes Daiquiris To Go

13525 Tidwell Rd, Ste 400 · Houston, TX 77044

Spotted 25 days before opening

Open now.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Sep 28 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

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HoustonMS

Changing handsConfirmed

Michelada Sport Bar El Jaguar 2

111 Memory Ln · Houston, TX 77037

New owners are taking over this bar.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Sep 25 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

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Upper KirbyPlanned for Nov 1SH

Liquor license filedConfirmed

55 Seventy Houston

3015 Richmond Ave, Ste 100 · Houston, TX 77098

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Sep 25 · Applied for liquor license · private club

Tax registration · Sep 12 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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Pinehurst

Likely openConfirmed

Rita's Italian Ice

32360 State Highway 249, Ste 140 · Pinehurst, TX 77362

Spotted 105 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 25 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Sep 25 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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Energy CorridorPlanned for Nov 1RG

Just openedConfirmed

Rose Gold Gentlemen's Club

1925 Highway 6 S, Ste 100 · Houston, TX 77077

Open now.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Tax registration · Sep 23 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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Energy CorridorPU

Changing handsConfirmed

Pretty's Ultra Lounge

11312 Westheimer Rd, Ste E · Houston, TX 77077

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Sep 21 · Applied for liquor license · late hours

Liquor tax filing · Jan 17 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2023)

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ConroeCI

Changing handsConfirmed

Conroe Ice House

1355 N Loop 336 E · Conroe, TX 77301

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Sep 17 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Oct 1, 2026

Liquor tax filing · May 18 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2024)

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SpringUB

Changing handsConfirmed

The Usual Bar and Lounge

2400 Fm 2920, Ste 230 · Spring, TX 77388

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Sep 10 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Sep 2, 2026

Liquor tax filing · May 22 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2023)

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HeightsPlanned for Nov 1CJ

Just registeredConfirmed

Cocinita de Jalisco Bar and Grill

702 E 11th St · Houston, TX 77008

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Sep 10 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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KatyPC

Changing handsConfirmed

Pera Cocktails and Kitchen

6845 Peek Rd, Ste 210 · Katy, TX 77449

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 8 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Sep 8 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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Near NorthsidePlanned for Nov 1HG

Changing handsConfirmed

Heights Golf Club

3933 N Main St · Houston, TX 77009

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Sep 4 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

Liquor license · Sep 3 · Liquor license surrendered · wine & beer

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HumblePlanned for Nov 1IV

Just registeredConfirmed

Island Vibes Daiquiris To Go

7850 Fm 1960 Bypass Rd W, Ste D · Humble, TX 77338

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Sep 3 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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TomballSO

Changing handsConfirmed

Southern Oak Brewing

308 Market St Including 310 · Tomball, TX 77375

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Sep 1 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

Liquor license · Jul 20 · Liquor license surrendered · wine & beer

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HoustonCS

Changing handsConfirmed

La Canchita Sport's Bar

7602 Greenstone St · Houston, TX 77087

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Aug 31 · First liquor sales reported · August 2026

Liquor tax filing · Aug 10 · Liquor tax account opened

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PasadenaLT

Permit filedFiled

Little Tokyo Sushi Bar

3930 Burke Rd. · Pasadena, TX 77504

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

Construction filing · Oct 21 · Construction registered · $3,000,000 · ground up japanese restaurant with sushi bar · est. 11/25/2026–6/25/2027

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GalleriaAW

Changing handsFiled

Ales & Wines Social

5085 Westheimer Rd, Ste A1352 · Houston, TX 77056

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 19 · Applied for liquor license · wine & beer

Liquor license · Sep 3 · Liquor license surrendered · wine & beer

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RosenbergJT

Likely openFiled

Junction Tap

2717 Fm 2218 Rd, Ste 1 · Rosenberg, TX 77469

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 15 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Oct 15, 2026

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CypressBB

Permit filedFiled

Blo Blow Dry Bar (houston_tx)

27104 Nw Freeway, Ste 109 · Cypress, TX 77433

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

Construction filing · Oct 14 · Construction registered · $175,000 · interior tenant improvement for a styling franchise · est. 11/16/2026–1/15/2027

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DowntownPlanned for Dec 1LB

Just registeredFiled

Lincoln Bar Midtown

217 Gray St · Houston, TX 77002

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Oct 13 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Dec 1, 2026

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HoustonPlanned for Dec 1BT

Just registeredFiled

Buckhorn Tavern

12238 Hempstead Rd · Houston, TX 77092

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Oct 9 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Dec 1, 2026

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StaffordPH

Likely openFiled

Pour House Pub

10315 W Airport Blvd, Ste 10 · Stafford, TX 77477

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Sep 25 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Oct 15, 2026

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MagnoliaAB

Permit filedFiled

Aloha Beauty Lounge

835 Honea Egypt Rd · Magnolia, TX 77354

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

Construction filing · Sep 24 · Construction registered · $2,500,000 · beauty lounge · est. 12/1/2026–12/1/2027

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MagnoliaPL

Permit filedFiled

Pine & Leaf Cigar Bar

827 Honea Egypt Rd · Magnolia, TX 77354

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

Construction filing · Sep 24 · Construction registered · $500,000 · cigar lounge · est. 12/1/2026–12/1/2027

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EaDoPlanned for Nov 1CG

Just registeredFiled

Contemporary Golf Club

235 N Sampson St, Ste 2 · Houston, TX 77003

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Sep 4 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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HoustonPlanned for Nov 1PD

Just registeredFiled

Panthers Den Snack Lounge

8529 C E King Pkwy · Houston, TX 77044

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Sep 1 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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CypressCW

Permit filedFiled

Cypress Wine & Liquor

2229 Fm 529, Ste 106 · Katy, TX 77433

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

Construction filing · Sep 1 · Construction registered · $127,000 · tenant build-out of lease space for liquor store. existing shell build · est. 6/1/2026–9/3/2026

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DowntownPlanned for Jan 1C

Just registeredFiled

Css 14

3506 Travis St · Houston, TX 77002

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Aug 25 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Jan 1, 2027

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Oak ForestHW

Permit filedConfirmed

Htx Wine & Spirits

700 North Loop West Fwy., Ste B · Houston, TX 77018

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

Construction filing · Aug 20 · Construction registered · $278,400 · new liquor store build-out (1,856 sf) · est. 1/20/2027–7/20/2027

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Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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