Basic TABC Flashcards

Under Texas law, what is the maximum legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for a driver aged 21 or older who is not commercially licensed?

Answer: 0.08%

Texas sets the legal BAC limit at 0.08% for non-commercial drivers 21 and older.

A customer orders a drink but appears to already be intoxicated. What should the server do?

Answer: Refuse service and offer food, water, or a ride

Servers must refuse alcohol to intoxicated patrons and may offer food, water, or alternate transportation.

Which form of identification is generally NOT acceptable proof of age when selling alcohol in Texas?

Answer: A photocopy of a driver's license

A photocopy is not an acceptable ID because it cannot be verified as authentic and unaltered.

What does the term 'dram shop liability' refer to?

Answer: Liability of a business for harm caused by illegally serving a patron

Dram shop laws hold establishments liable for injuries caused by patrons who were served while obviously intoxicated.

A patron's ID shows they turn 21 tomorrow. Can you legally sell them alcohol today?

Answer: No, they must be 21 on the day of purchase

A person must have already reached their 21st birthday; being one day short is still underage.

What is the primary purpose of TABC certification for sellers and servers?

Answer: To reduce underage drinking and intoxication-related harm

TABC certification trains sellers to prevent illegal sales and reduce alcohol-related harm.

Which of the following is an obvious physical sign of intoxication a server should watch for?

Answer: Slurred speech and loss of balance

Slurred speech and impaired balance are classic visible signs of intoxication.