Alcoholic Beverage Service


The act of selling, mixing, or serving beer, wine, or spirits. TABC requires completion of a seller/server course to ensure compliance with state alcohol laws.

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Age Verification

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

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Draft Beer Line Maintenance

Routine cleaning of beer taps and lines to prevent bacteria or mold growth, ensuring product qual...

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Single-Use vs. Reusable Growlers

TABC-regulated containers for beer to-go. Single-use must be sealed; reusable growlers require sa...

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TABC Seller Server Course

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

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Bouncer Responsibilities

Staff stationed at the entrance to check IDs, enforce dress codes, and manage crowd control in ba...

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TABC Certification

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

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TABC Poster Requirements

Mandatory display of certain TABC-approved signs (e.g., “No Minors Allowed” or “We Check ID”) at ...

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Over-Fermented Kombucha

Beverages with rising alcohol content if improperly stored. TABC can classify these as alcoholic ...

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Milkshake with Alcohol

A dessert beverage mixing ice cream and spirits. TABC rules apply; staff must confirm IDs, and th...

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Minor in Possession

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

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Hard Seltzer Storage

Often considered beer or malt beverage under TABC. Must be stored in designated alcohol areas, la...

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On-Premise vs. Off-Premise Sales

On-premise refers to consumption at the establishment (bars/restaurants), while off-premise indic...

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Wholesaler vs. Retailer (Alcohol)

TABC distinguishes between entities that import/produce alcohol (wholesalers) and those selling t...

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Designated Driver Promotions

Campaigns encouraging one person in a group to remain sober; TABC endorses establishments offerin...

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