Alcohol Service Refusal

The right and responsibility of a seller/server to deny serving alcohol to an individual who cannot produce valid ID, is already intoxicated, or is underage.

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Over-Serving Liability

The risk an establishment faces if an intoxicated patron harms themselves or others. TABC trainin...

Age Verification

The process of checking a customer’s government-issued ID to ensure they meet the legal drinking ...

FOB (Fooled-Over-By) Tactic

A TABC strategy teaching servers how to identify subtle signs of intoxication or attempted “cover...

TABC Seller Server Course

A training program mandated by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for employees who sell or ...

TABC Certification

The official recognition from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission that a seller or server has...

Dram Shop Laws

Laws holding alcohol-serving establishments liable for overserving patrons who then cause harm du...

Intoxication Threshold

The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit (e.g., 0.08%) recognized by Texas law for impairment;...

Patron BYOB Rules

“Bring Your Own Bottle” policies differ among establishments. TABC requires controlling minors’ a...

Minor in Possession

A legal violation when anyone under 21 is caught purchasing, attempting to purchase, or possessin...

Intoxication Assessment

Judging a patron’s sobriety level by observing speech, coordination, and behavior. TABC training ...

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