TABC Alcohol Laws and Regulations Flashcards

A patron buys a drink and hands it to an underage friend at the bar. What should the seller-server do?

Answer: Intervene, as this is furnishing alcohol to a minor

Passing a drink to a minor is furnishing alcohol to a minor and must be stopped.

What is the primary purpose of TABC seller-server training?

Answer: Promote responsible sale and service of alcohol

TABC training aims to ensure the responsible and legal sale and service of alcohol.

If a seller-server is unsure whether a customer is 21, what is the safest action?

Answer: Request and carefully check valid ID

The safest practice is to request and verify a valid, unexpired photo ID.

What information should a seller-server verify when checking an ID?

Answer: Birthdate, expiration date, and photo match

A proper ID check confirms the birthdate, expiration date, and that the photo matches the customer.

During what hours is the sale of alcohol for on-premise consumption generally prohibited in Texas on most days?

Answer: Between 2:00 a.m. and later legal hours

Texas restricts alcohol sales after 2:00 a.m. until legal serving hours resume.

What responsibility does a seller-server have regarding a clearly intoxicated patron who wants to drive home?

Answer: Discourage driving and suggest a safe alternative

A responsible seller-server should discourage driving and help arrange a safe alternative like a rideshare.

Why is it important for a seller-server to keep their TABC certification current?

Answer: Lapsed certification can remove legal safe harbor protections

An expired certification can strip the employer and server of safe harbor legal protections.