TABC Certification
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Over-Serving Liability
The risk an establishment faces if an intoxicated patron harms themselves or others. TABC trainin...
Read MoreAge Verification
The process of checking a customer’s government-issued ID to ensure they meet the legal drinking ...
Read MoreAlcohol Service Refusal
The right and responsibility of a seller/server to deny serving alcohol to an individual who cann...
Read MoreTABC Audits
Unannounced visits by TABC officials to ensure compliance with alcohol laws, checking training ce...
Read MoreFOB (Fooled-Over-By) Tactic
A TABC strategy teaching servers how to identify subtle signs of intoxication or attempted “cover...
Read MoreTABC Seller Server Course
A training program mandated by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for employees who sell or ...
Read MoreSpecialty Drink Recipes
Signature cocktails often containing multiple liquors or mixers; TABC training highlights accurat...
Read MoreInactive Liquor License
A TABC license not actively used (no sales), but kept current to avoid reapplication. Operators m...
Read MoreOver-Fermented Kombucha
Beverages with rising alcohol content if improperly stored. TABC can classify these as alcoholic ...
Read MoreDram Shop Laws
Laws holding alcohol-serving establishments liable for overserving patrons who then cause harm du...
Read MoreIntoxication Threshold
The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit (e.g., 0.08%) recognized by Texas law for impairment;...
Read MoreAlcoholic Beverage Service
The act of selling, mixing, or serving beer, wine, or spirits. TABC requires completion of a sell...
Read MoreLicense Renewal
The process of updating or extending a TABC or TXDSHS-related certification before it expires; of...
Read MoreMinor in Possession
A legal violation when anyone under 21 is caught purchasing, attempting to purchase, or possessin...
Read MoreSelf-Pour Tap Walls
Automated dispensers allowing customers to pour their own beer or wine via a card system. TABC ru...
Read MoreTABC Multi-Location Endorsement
Required if a single business operates multiple bars or restaurants under one corporate entity, e...
Read MoreHard Seltzer Storage
Often considered beer or malt beverage under TABC. Must be stored in designated alcohol areas, la...
Read MoreOn-Premise vs. Off-Premise Sales
On-premise refers to consumption at the establishment (bars/restaurants), while off-premise indic...
Read MoreWholesaler vs. Retailer (Alcohol)
TABC distinguishes between entities that import/produce alcohol (wholesalers) and those selling t...
Read MoreDesignated Driver Promotions
Campaigns encouraging one person in a group to remain sober; TABC endorses establishments offerin...
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