TABC Practice Test Study Questions
and Answers 2026 Update
What are the standard hours of sale for all off premise locations (except package
stores) for Monday through Saturday: -Correct Answer ✔-7AM-12AM
What degree of penalty is it if a person consumes or possesses with intent to
consume an alcoholic beverage in a public place at any time other than the hours
allowed? -Correct Answer ✔-Class C Misdemeanor
Inspections of permit holder's premises can occur _______________ . -Correct
Answer ✔-at any time
An enforcement officer witnesses a violation of the Alcoholic Beverage Code at a
licensed premise. During the course of his investigation, he can legally search
employee lockers without consent or a search warrant. -Correct Answer ✔-True
It is _______________ for a minor to purchase or attempt to purchase alcohol
ABC 106.02 & 106.025 -Correct Answer ✔-Illegal
A beverage on which a state tax has not been paid is: -Correct Answer ✔-An Illicit
Beverage
A permit holder refuses to allow a peace officer or the TABC to make an
inspection. This is a _______________ charge. ABC 101.04 -Correct Answer ✔-
Class A misdemeanor
A 16-year-old, buys a case of beer from a store clerk. The clerk does not ask for
identification. Who has committed an offense? -Correct Answer ✔-both the 16-
year-old and the clerk
What is the culpable mental state for Sale to a Minor? -Correct Answer ✔-criminal
negligence
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