TABC Seller-Server Training Overview Lesson
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Key Laws: Alcohol Sales
The sale of alcohol to minors under 21.
The sale of alcohol to people who are intoxicated.
The service of alcoholic beverages in private clubs to non-members.
Keys to Customer Observation
How does the person look?image
What does the person do?
How does the person react?
How much alcohol has been purchased or consumed?
Keys to Intervention
Be Quick
Be Clear
Be Firm
Be Consistent
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is the state agency that regulates all phases of the
alcoholic beverage industry in Texas. The duties of the commission include regulating sales, taxation,
importation, manufacturing, transporting, and advertising of alcoholic beverages.
To report underage drinking or suspected sales to intoxicated individuals, the TABC asks that you call
them directly. The number to call is:
1-888-THE-TABC (1-888-843-8222)
alcoholic beverage
defined as alcohol, or any beverage containing more than one-half of one percent of alcohol by
volume, which is capable of use for beverage purposes, either alone or when diluted.
[Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Sec. 1.04 (1)]
on-premise
consumption in establishments such as restaurants and bars
off-premise
are also sold in packages for off-premise consumption in establishments such as convenience stores,
gas stations, grocery stores, or liquor stores.
Examples of common alcoholic beverages are:
Beer
Malt liquor
Wine
Wine coolers
Distilled spirits
Mixed drinks
Cocktails
1
Key Laws: Alcohol Sales
The sale of alcohol to minors under 21.
The sale of alcohol to people who are intoxicated.
The service of alcoholic beverages in private clubs to non-members.
Keys to Customer Observation
How does the person look?image
What does the person do?
How does the person react?
How much alcohol has been purchased or consumed?
Keys to Intervention
Be Quick
Be Clear
Be Firm
Be Consistent
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is the state agency that regulates all phases of the
alcoholic beverage industry in Texas. The duties of the commission include regulating sales, taxation,
importation, manufacturing, transporting, and advertising of alcoholic beverages.
To report underage drinking or suspected sales to intoxicated individuals, the TABC asks that you call
them directly. The number to call is:
1-888-THE-TABC (1-888-843-8222)
alcoholic beverage
defined as alcohol, or any beverage containing more than one-half of one percent of alcohol by
volume, which is capable of use for beverage purposes, either alone or when diluted.
[Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Sec. 1.04 (1)]
on-premise
consumption in establishments such as restaurants and bars
off-premise
are also sold in packages for off-premise consumption in establishments such as convenience stores,
gas stations, grocery stores, or liquor stores.
Examples of common alcoholic beverages are:
Beer
Malt liquor
Wine
Wine coolers
Distilled spirits
Mixed drinks
Cocktails
