Law firm, this is the website of the TABC.
TABC is the state law enforcement agency that is charged with enforcing liquor laws in Texas.
http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/
http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/
The Texas alcohol beverage code gets rather tricky when you make the jump from beer/ale/malt liquor to hard liquor.
The TAB code states:
Sec. 109.21. HOME PRODUCTION OF WINE, ALE, MALT LIQUOR, OR BEER.
a) The head of a family or an unmarried adult may produce for the use of his family or himself not more than 200 gallons of wine, ale, malt liquor, or beer, per year. No license or permit is required.
However, there is no clear exemption for hard alcohol. Your question will ultimately require interpretation by someone well versed with the alcohol beverage code because your answer will depend on several variables, such as amount you intend to produce, where you are (county and/or municipality), what ingredients you intend to use, etc.
I would suggest you not rely on ANY answer here when an incorrect one can lead to severe consequences (including, but not limited to, seizure of equipment and property used in the manufacture, transport and consumption of an illicit beverage).
If you are facing legal jeopardy for possessing (or manufacturing) alcohol, I suggest you plead not guilty, hire a lawyer (or ask the court to appoint one) to represent you.
This charge can reap some very bitter and harsh penalties. Shut up and lawyer up!
This isn't a DIY project, if you value your freedom.