TABC TABC Alcohol Laws and Regulations

Question 1

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in Texas?

Accepted Answer

0.08% for adults 21 and over; zero tolerance for minors under 21

Answer

Texas law sets the legal BAC limit at 0.08% for drivers 21 and over. For minors under 21, any detectable amount of alcohol constitutes DUI under the zero-tolerance policy.

Question 2

What is the minimum age to serve alcoholic beverages in Texas?

Accepted Answer

18 years old with TABC certification

Answer

In Texas, servers must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid TABC seller/server certification to legally serve alcoholic beverages in licensed establishments.

Question 3

What are the hours of legal alcohol sales for off-premise retailers in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Beer and wine: 7am-midnight (Mon-Fri), 7am-1am (Sat); noon-midnight (Sun). Liquor stores: 10am-9pm (Mon-Sat), closed Sunday

Answer

Texas has specific hours for alcohol sales that vary by type of establishment and day of week, with more restrictive hours for liquor stores and Sunday sales.

Question 4

What is the TABC seller/server certification requirement?

Accepted Answer

All employees who sell or serve alcohol must complete an approved seller/server training program within 30 days of employment

Answer

Texas law requires all individuals who sell, serve, or deliver alcoholic beverages to complete a TABC-approved seller/server training course within 30 days of beginning employment.

Question 5

What are the penalties for selling alcohol to a minor in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Criminal misdemeanor charges, fines up to $4,000, jail time up to one year, and TABC license suspension

Answer

Selling alcohol to a minor in Texas is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $4,000, up to one year in jail, and can result in TABC license suspension or cancellation for the establishment.

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Certification (TABC) Practice Test

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Certification (TABC) Practice Test

TABC TABC Alcohol Laws and Regulations