TABC Enforcement 3

Question 1

A patron shows an ID with a birthdate making them 20 years old. What must the server do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the sale of alcohol

Answer

The legal drinking age in Texas is 21, so a 20-year-old must be refused.

Question 2

Which document is NOT acceptable as valid ID for an alcohol purchase in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A photocopy of a driver's license

Answer

A photocopy is not acceptable; ID must be a valid original government-issued document.

Question 3

TABC's 'safe harbor' provision can protect an employer from liability if which condition is met?

Accepted Answer

Employees are TABC-certified and the employer follows requirements

Answer

The safe harbor defense applies when employees are certified and the employer meets TABC requirements.

Question 4

A server suspects an ID is fake. What is the best action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse service and may confiscate per policy

Answer

When an ID appears fake, the server should refuse service rather than risk an illegal sale.

Question 5

Under the Texas Dram Shop Act, an establishment may be held liable for what?

Accepted Answer

Damages caused by a patron served while obviously intoxicated

Answer

Dram shop liability arises when a business serves an obviously intoxicated patron who then causes harm.

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Certification (TABC) Practice Test