Licensing and Certification Flashcards
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Which Texas agency issues seller-server certifications and regulates alcohol licensing?
Answer: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)
The TABC is the state agency that regulates all phases of the alcoholic beverage industry in Texas.
How long is a TABC seller-server certification valid before it must be renewed?
Answer: 2 years
A TABC seller-server certification is valid for two years from the date it is issued.
Who is required to hold a TABC certification to legally sell or serve alcohol?
Answer: Any employee who sells, serves, or delivers alcoholic beverages
Anyone who sells, serves, or delivers alcohol may be required to hold a valid certification.
Where can a person obtain a valid TABC seller-server certification?
Answer: A TABC-approved training school or program
Certification must come from a TABC-approved seller-server training program.
What is the primary purpose of requiring TABC certification for sellers and servers?
Answer: To promote responsible sale and service of alcohol
Certification trains staff to serve alcohol responsibly and prevent illegal sales.
Is TABC seller-server certification mandatory for every employee statewide, or does it depend on the employer?
Answer: Voluntary unless the specific employer requires it for civil-liability protection
Texas does not universally mandate certification, but most employers require it because certified staff provide safe-harbor liability protection.
What generally happens to a certification if the employee lets it expire?
Answer: The person must retake the course and pass the exam again
An expired certification requires completing an approved course again to become certified.