TABC Premises Management and Security 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of a 'happy hour' drink promotion restriction under TABC rules?
- To protect bar profit margins
- To prevent promotions that encourage rapid or excessive alcohol consumption (Correct answer)
- To standardize drink pricing statewide
- To allow TABC to collect additional taxes
Correct answer: To prevent promotions that encourage rapid or excessive alcohol consumption
TABC restricts certain promotions to prevent practices that encourage customers to drink more alcohol than they otherwise would, reducing harm.
Question 2: Which of the following drink promotions is generally prohibited under Texas law?
- Offering a free soft drink with each alcoholic beverage
- Charging different prices during different hours
- Giving away unlimited free alcoholic drinks (Correct answer)
- Posting the current beer list on a chalkboard
Correct answer: Giving away unlimited free alcoholic drinks
Texas law prohibits promotions that give away unlimited free alcoholic beverages, as these strongly encourage excessive consumption.
Question 3: What should a licensed premises do when a fight breaks out between patrons?
- Continue serving alcohol to calm people down
- Staff should physically restrain both parties alone
- Stop alcohol service, separate parties safely, call law enforcement if needed (Correct answer)
- Ignore minor altercations unless weapons are present
Correct answer: Stop alcohol service, separate parties safely, call law enforcement if needed
When a fight occurs, the responsible approach is to stop alcohol service, attempt to safely separate parties, and involve law enforcement as necessary.
Question 4: Why is proper lighting important in alcohol-serving premises from a TABC perspective?
- To improve the ambiance for photography
- To allow staff to better monitor patron behavior and condition (Correct answer)
- To reduce electricity costs during off-peak hours
- To meet fire code minimums only
Correct answer: To allow staff to better monitor patron behavior and condition
Adequate lighting allows staff to better observe patrons' behavior and identify signs of intoxication or unsafe situations.
Question 5: Can a TABC permit be transferred to a new owner when a licensed business is sold?
- Yes, automatically upon sale
- No, permits are never transferable
- In many cases, a permit transfer application must be submitted to TABC for approval (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only within the same county
Correct answer: In many cases, a permit transfer application must be submitted to TABC for approval
TABC permits are generally not automatically transferred; a new owner must apply for a transfer or a new permit and receive TABC approval.
Question 6: What is the significance of a 'wet' versus 'dry' county or city in Texas?
- It refers to the availability of outdoor seating
- It describes whether alcohol sales are permitted by local option election in that jurisdiction (Correct answer)
- It indicates the level of humidity in the area
- It refers to the type of drainage system in the municipality
Correct answer: It describes whether alcohol sales are permitted by local option election in that jurisdiction
Texas allows local jurisdictions to vote on whether to permit alcohol sales; wet jurisdictions allow sales while dry jurisdictions prohibit them.
TABC Premises Management and Security 2
What is the purpose of a 'happy hour' drink promotion restriction under TABC rules?