TABC Minors and Age Verification

Question 1

What is the minimum age to purchase or consume alcohol in Texas?

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

18

Answer

19

Answer

16 with parental consent

Question 2

Which forms of ID are acceptable for age verification in Texas under TABC rules?

Accepted Answer

Texas driver's license, state ID, US passport, or military ID

Answer

School ID and birth certificate only

Answer

Any document with a photo

Answer

Any government-issued document regardless of photo

Question 3

A customer presents a driver's license that appears altered. What should a TABC-certified server do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse service but return the ID and document the incident

Answer

Accept it since it still shows a date of birth

Answer

Refuse service and confiscate the ID

Answer

Call the police immediately in all cases

Question 4

What does 'carding' mean in the context of alcohol service?

Accepted Answer

Checking a customer's identification to verify they are of legal drinking age

Answer

Giving customers a drink menu card

Answer

Recording the number of drinks per customer

Answer

Handing out promotional cards for discounts

Question 5

Under Texas law, a minor is defined as a person who is:

Accepted Answer

Under 21 years old

Answer

Under 18 years old

Answer

Under 19 years old

Answer

Under 25 years old

Question 6

If a customer looks young but claims they are 21, what is the best practice for a TABC-certified server?

Accepted Answer

Ask for valid ID before serving alcohol

Answer

Take their word for it since lying is their responsibility

Answer

Serve them but note their appearance in a log

Answer

Ask a coworker to make the judgment call