Minor in Possession


A legal violation when anyone under 21 is caught purchasing, attempting to purchase, or possessing alcohol. TABC enforcement can penalize both the minor and the seller/server.

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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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Alcohol Service Refusal

The right and responsibility of a seller/server to deny serving alcohol to an individual who cann...

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Frozen Alcohol Treats

Alcohol-infused popsicles, granitas, or sorbets sold for adult consumption only. TABC license hol...

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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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Fake IDs

Counterfeit or altered identification cards presented by minors to purchase alcohol. TABC emphasi...

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Clarity on Alcohol Volume in Recipes

TABC requires accurate disclosure if a dish contains alcohol above a negligible level. TXDSHS add...

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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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TABC Keg Registration Stickers

Required for large volumes of beer sold or rented out. Each keg must bear a label identifying the...

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Alcoholic Beverage Service

The act of selling, mixing, or serving beer, wine, or spirits. TABC requires completion of a sell...

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Service Window for Alcohol To-Go

Some states or local jurisdictions allow alcohol takeout. TABC enforces special packaging and sig...

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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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Child Labor in Food Service

Texas law restricts minors from certain kitchen or bar tasks; TXDSHS sees them as high risk for i...

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Brown Bagging Policy (Brought-From-Home Alcohol)

Patrons bringing their own alcoholic beverages to consume on-site. TABC allows this in certain es...

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TABC Sting Operations

Undercover efforts by TABC using underage decoys or visibly intoxicated patrons to test staff com...

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