Patron BYOB Rules


“Bring Your Own Bottle” policies differ among establishments. TABC requires controlling minors’ access, while TXDSHS ensures no cross-contamination in storing personal items.

Related Terms

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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Observational Checklist

A tool used by managers to monitor staff compliance with hand washing, temperature logs, or ID ch...

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Public Drinking Areas

Some municipalities allow open alcohol containers in defined zones (e.g., entertainment districts...

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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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