TABC Basic TABC 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Texas law, what is the maximum legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for a driver aged 21 or older who is not commercially licensed?
- 0.05%
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.10%
- 0.02%
Correct answer: 0.08%
Texas sets the legal BAC limit at 0.08% for non-commercial drivers 21 and older.
Question 2: A customer orders a drink but appears to already be intoxicated. What should the server do?
- Serve the drink but water it down
- Refuse service and offer food, water, or a ride (Correct answer)
- Serve only if the customer promises not to drive
- Ask a manager to serve them instead
Correct 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.
Question 3: Which form of identification is generally NOT acceptable proof of age when selling alcohol in Texas?
- A valid Texas driver's license
- A U.S. passport
- A photocopy of a driver's license (Correct answer)
- A military ID card
Correct answer: A photocopy of a driver's license
A photocopy is not an acceptable ID because it cannot be verified as authentic and unaltered.
Question 4: What does the term 'dram shop liability' refer to?
- A tax on alcohol sales
- Liability of a business for harm caused by illegally serving a patron (Correct answer)
- A license required to sell beer
- Insurance covering employee theft
Correct 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.
Question 5: A patron's ID shows they turn 21 tomorrow. Can you legally sell them alcohol today?
- Yes, if they are with an adult
- Yes, since they are almost 21
- No, they must be 21 on the day of purchase (Correct answer)
- Yes, if they only buy beer
Correct 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.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of TABC certification for sellers and servers?
- To increase alcohol sales
- To reduce underage drinking and intoxication-related harm (Correct answer)
- To set drink prices
- To license bartenders as managers
Correct answer: To reduce underage drinking and intoxication-related harm
TABC certification trains sellers to prevent illegal sales and reduce alcohol-related harm.
Question 7: Which of the following is an obvious physical sign of intoxication a server should watch for?
- Ordering food with a drink
- Slurred speech and loss of balance (Correct answer)
- Paying with a credit card
- Asking for the drink menu
Correct answer: Slurred speech and loss of balance
Slurred speech and impaired balance are classic visible signs of intoxication.
TABC Basic TABC 2
Under Texas law, what is the maximum legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for a driver aged 21 or older who is not commercially licensed?