TABC Enforcement 2

Question 1

A TABC agent conducting an undercover inspection asks a server for a drink. What is the server legally required to do before serving?

Accepted Answer

Verify the customer's age with valid ID

Answer

Servers must verify age with valid identification regardless of apparent age.

Question 2

Which state agency has primary authority to enforce alcohol laws and license violations in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

Answer

TABC is the state agency charged with regulating and enforcing alcoholic beverage laws in Texas.

Question 3

A licensee who commits repeated violations may face which of the following TABC penalties?

Accepted Answer

Suspension or cancellation of the license

Answer

TABC can suspend or cancel a permit for repeated or serious violations.

Question 4

During an inspection, a TABC agent must be allowed to do what on licensed premises?

Accepted Answer

Enter and inspect during business hours

Answer

TABC agents may enter and inspect licensed premises during operating hours without a warrant.

Question 5

If a server sells alcohol to a minor, who can be held criminally liable?

Accepted Answer

The individual server who made the sale

Answer

The server who makes an illegal sale can be personally charged with a criminal offense.

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Certification (TABC) Practice Test