TABC Licensing and Certification 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which type of business must typically obtain a TABC permit or license?
- Any establishment that manufactures, distributes, or sells alcoholic beverages (Correct answer)
- Only nightclubs
- Only restaurants open after midnight
- Only businesses selling liquor by the bottle
Correct answer: Any establishment that manufactures, distributes, or sells alcoholic beverages
Any business involved in manufacturing, distributing, or selling alcohol must hold the appropriate TABC license or permit.
Question 2: A restaurant wants to serve beer, wine, and mixed drinks for on-premise consumption. What kind of TABC authorization does it generally need?
- No permit is needed for restaurants
- A Mixed Beverage Permit (Correct answer)
- A retail off-premise license only
- A manufacturer's license
Correct answer: A Mixed Beverage Permit
On-premise service of mixed drinks requires a Mixed Beverage Permit from the TABC.
Question 3: What does 'on-premise' consumption mean under TABC licensing?
- Alcohol taken home to drink
- Alcohol consumed at the location where it is sold (Correct answer)
- Alcohol sold only online
- Alcohol shipped out of state
Correct answer: Alcohol consumed at the location where it is sold
On-premise means the alcohol is consumed at the establishment where it was purchased.
Question 4: Which document proves an individual has completed TABC-approved seller-server training?
- A driver's license
- A TABC certification card or certificate (Correct answer)
- A business license
- A food handler's permit
Correct answer: A TABC certification card or certificate
The certification card or certificate is the individual's proof of completing approved training.
Question 5: Can a business legally sell alcohol while its TABC license application is still pending approval?
- Yes, always
- No, it must wait until the license is granted (Correct answer)
- Yes, if it pays a fee
- Yes, on weekends only
Correct answer: No, it must wait until the license is granted
A business may not sell alcohol until the TABC license or permit is actually issued.
Question 6: Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring all servers at a licensed location are properly certified?
- The individual customers
- The licensed business owner or permit holder (Correct answer)
- The TABC only
- The city council
Correct answer: The licensed business owner or permit holder
The license holder is responsible for ensuring employees meet certification requirements.
Question 7: What may the TABC do if a licensed establishment repeatedly violates alcohol laws?
- Nothing, licenses are permanent
- Suspend or revoke the license or permit (Correct answer)
- Only send a thank-you letter
- Increase the establishment's hours
Correct answer: Suspend or revoke the license or permit
The TABC has authority to suspend or revoke licenses for repeated or serious violations.
TABC Licensing and Certification 3
Which type of business must typically obtain a TABC permit or license?