TABC TABC Alcohol Laws and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit at which a driver 21 or older is considered intoxicated in Texas?
- 0.05
- 0.08 (Correct answer)
- 0.10
- 0.02
Correct answer: 0.08
Texas defines intoxication for drivers 21 and over at a BAC of 0.08 or higher.
Question 2: Under Texas law, what is the minimum age to legally purchase and consume alcoholic beverages?
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 21
The legal drinking and purchase age in Texas is 21.
Question 3: A seller-server sells alcohol to a minor. Who can be held legally responsible under TABC law?
- Only the establishment owner
- Only the minor
- The seller-server personally (Correct answer)
- No one, if unintentional
Correct answer: The seller-server personally
The individual seller-server can face personal criminal liability for selling to a minor.
Question 4: What agency is responsible for regulating the alcoholic beverage industry in Texas?
- Texas Department of Public Safety
- Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (Correct answer)
- Texas Department of Health
- Federal Bureau of Alcohol
Correct answer: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) regulates alcohol in Texas.
Question 5: Which form of identification is NOT acceptable proof of age for an alcohol purchase in Texas?
- Valid Texas driver's license
- U.S. passport
- Expired driver's license (Correct answer)
- Military ID card
Correct answer: Expired driver's license
An expired ID is not valid proof of age for an alcohol sale.
Question 6: What is the maximum penalty a minor can face for possessing alcohol in Texas (first offense)?
- No penalty
- A Class C misdemeanor fine up to $500 (Correct answer)
- Felony charge
- Immediate jail time only
Correct answer: A Class C misdemeanor fine up to $500
A first minor-in-possession offense is a Class C misdemeanor with a fine up to $500.
Question 7: Under the safe harbor provisions, TABC certification can protect an employer from liability if the seller-server was what?
- Certified and acting within the law (Correct answer)
- A family member
- Over 30 years old
- Working part-time
Correct answer: Certified and acting within the law
Safe harbor protects employers when their seller-server was properly certified and following the law.
TABC TABC Alcohol Laws and Regulations 2
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit at which a driver 21 or older is considered intoxicated in Texas?