TABC Premises Management and Security 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of a TABC license or permit condition restricting hours of alcohol sales?
- To maximize tax revenue collection
- To reduce alcohol-related incidents and public disturbances during late-night hours (Correct answer)
- To allow bartenders scheduled breaks
- To align with food safety regulations
Correct answer: To reduce alcohol-related incidents and public disturbances during late-night hours
Restricted hours are designed to limit alcohol-related violence, DWI incidents, and public disturbances by controlling when alcohol can be sold.
Question 2: In Texas, what time must most licensed establishments stop selling alcohol?
- 10 PM
- Midnight
- 2 AM (Correct answer)
- 4 AM
Correct answer: 2 AM
Most Texas alcohol permits require that alcohol sales cease by 2:00 AM under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code.
Question 3: Which of the following is an example of proper premises management to prevent over-consumption?
- Offering unlimited drink specials all night
- Training staff to monitor patron consumption and condition throughout their visit (Correct answer)
- Allowing patrons to serve themselves from behind the bar
- Removing seating to discourage long stays
Correct answer: Training staff to monitor patron consumption and condition throughout their visit
Continuous staff monitoring of patron consumption and condition is a core premises management strategy for responsible alcohol service.
Question 4: What is a 'designated driver' program, and how does it support TABC goals?
- A TABC-operated shuttle program
- A voluntary arrangement where one person in a group abstains from alcohol to drive others home safely (Correct answer)
- A rideshare licensing program for alcohol venues
- A taxi voucher system funded by alcohol licenses
Correct answer: A voluntary arrangement where one person in a group abstains from alcohol to drive others home safely
Designated driver programs reduce DWI incidents by ensuring a sober driver is available, directly supporting TABC's goal of reducing alcohol-related harm.
Question 5: Under TABC guidelines, which area of an alcohol-serving premises requires the most careful security monitoring?
- The kitchen
- The parking lot, especially at closing time (Correct answer)
- The restrooms only
- The point-of-sale terminal
Correct answer: The parking lot, especially at closing time
Parking lots at closing time are high-risk areas for DWI departures, fights, and other alcohol-related incidents requiring active security presence.
Question 6: What must a TABC licensee do if they decide to permanently close their business?
- Sell the license to another business immediately
- Notify TABC and surrender the license (Correct answer)
- Allow the license to expire naturally
- Transfer the license to an employee
Correct answer: Notify TABC and surrender the license
Permanent closure requires notifying TABC and surrendering the license, as licenses cannot be left active without a valid operating business.
TABC Premises Management and Security 1
What is the primary purpose of a TABC license or permit condition restricting hours of alcohol sales?