TABC TABC Alcohol Laws and Regulations

Question 1

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in Texas?

Accepted Answer

0.08% for adults 21 and over; zero tolerance for minors under 21

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0.10% for all drivers

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0.05% for everyone

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No BAC limit exists in Texas

Question 2

What is the minimum age to serve alcoholic beverages in Texas?

Accepted Answer

18 years old with TABC certification

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21 years old

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16 years old with parental consent

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No minimum age requirement

Question 3

What are the hours of legal alcohol sales for off-premise retailers in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Beer and wine: 7am-midnight (Mon-Fri), 7am-1am (Sat); noon-midnight (Sun). Liquor stores: 10am-9pm (Mon-Sat), closed Sunday

Answer

24 hours, 7 days a week

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Only during daylight hours

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No restrictions on hours

Question 4

What is the TABC seller/server certification requirement?

Accepted Answer

All employees who sell or serve alcohol must complete an approved seller/server training program within 30 days of employment

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Only managers need certification

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Certification is optional

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Only bartenders need certification

Question 5

What are the penalties for selling alcohol to a minor in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Criminal misdemeanor charges, fines up to $4,000, jail time up to one year, and TABC license suspension

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A verbal warning only

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A small fine with no criminal charges

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No penalties if the minor had a fake ID

Question 6

What does 'safe harbor' mean in TABC regulations?

Accepted Answer

Legal protection for sellers who follow proper ID checking procedures and are deceived by a minor using a fake ID

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A designated safe area in a bar

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A type of alcohol license

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A harbor where alcohol sales are permitted