TABC Certification


The official recognition from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission that a seller or server has completed required training, including rules on checking IDs, refusing service to minors, and preventing intoxication.

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Over-Serving Liability

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

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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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TABC Audits

Unannounced visits by TABC officials to ensure compliance with alcohol laws, checking training ce...

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FOB (Fooled-Over-By) Tactic

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

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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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Specialty Drink Recipes

Signature cocktails often containing multiple liquors or mixers; TABC training highlights accurat...

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Inactive Liquor License

A TABC license not actively used (no sales), but kept current to avoid reapplication. Operators m...

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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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Dram Shop Laws

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

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Intoxication Threshold

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

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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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License Renewal

The process of updating or extending a TABC or TXDSHS-related certification before it expires; of...

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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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Self-Pour Tap Walls

Automated dispensers allowing customers to pour their own beer or wine via a card system. TABC ru...

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TABC Multi-Location Endorsement

Required if a single business operates multiple bars or restaurants under one corporate entity, e...

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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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