TABC TCOLE: EXAM 2025/2026, WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
Ale or Malt Liquor - CORRECT ANSWERS- A malt beverage
containing more than 4% alcohol by weight.
Alcoholic Beverage - CORRECT ANSWERS- 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.
Purchase of alcohol by Minor - CORRECT ANSWERS- A minor
commits an offense if the minor purchases an alcoholic beverage.
A minor does not commit an offense if the minor purchases an
alcoholic beverage under the immediate supervision of a
commissioned peace officer engaged in enforcing the provisions
of this code.
• Class C Misdemeanor
A fine of not less than $250 or more than $2000, Confinement in
jail for a term not to exceed 180 days or both
Attempt to Purchase Alcohol by a Minor - CORRECT ANSWERS- A
minor commits an offense if, with specific intent to commit an
, offense, the minor does an act amounting to more than mere
preparation that tends but fails to effect the commission of the
offense intended.
Sale of alcohol to a Minor - CORRECT ANSWERS- An offense, if
with criminal negligence, they sell an alcoholic beverage to a
minor. (the clerk fails to check the ID of a minor because the
minor "looks old enough")
Class A Misdemeanor
Not an offense if the minor uses a fake ID that seems to be a valid
TX DL or ID
Consumption of alcohol by minor - CORRECT ANSWERS- A minor
commits an offense if he consumes an alcoholic beverage.
- It is an *affirmative defense* to prosecution under this section
that the alcoholic beverage was consumed in the visible presence
of the minor's adult parent, guardian, or spouse.
Driving or Operating Watercraft Under the Influence of Alcohol by
Minor - CORRECT ANSWERS- A minor commits an offense if the
minor operates a motor vehicle in a public place, or a watercraft,
while having any detectable amount of alcohol in the minor's
system.
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
Ale or Malt Liquor - CORRECT ANSWERS- A malt beverage
containing more than 4% alcohol by weight.
Alcoholic Beverage - CORRECT ANSWERS- 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.
Purchase of alcohol by Minor - CORRECT ANSWERS- A minor
commits an offense if the minor purchases an alcoholic beverage.
A minor does not commit an offense if the minor purchases an
alcoholic beverage under the immediate supervision of a
commissioned peace officer engaged in enforcing the provisions
of this code.
• Class C Misdemeanor
A fine of not less than $250 or more than $2000, Confinement in
jail for a term not to exceed 180 days or both
Attempt to Purchase Alcohol by a Minor - CORRECT ANSWERS- A
minor commits an offense if, with specific intent to commit an
, offense, the minor does an act amounting to more than mere
preparation that tends but fails to effect the commission of the
offense intended.
Sale of alcohol to a Minor - CORRECT ANSWERS- An offense, if
with criminal negligence, they sell an alcoholic beverage to a
minor. (the clerk fails to check the ID of a minor because the
minor "looks old enough")
Class A Misdemeanor
Not an offense if the minor uses a fake ID that seems to be a valid
TX DL or ID
Consumption of alcohol by minor - CORRECT ANSWERS- A minor
commits an offense if he consumes an alcoholic beverage.
- It is an *affirmative defense* to prosecution under this section
that the alcoholic beverage was consumed in the visible presence
of the minor's adult parent, guardian, or spouse.
Driving or Operating Watercraft Under the Influence of Alcohol by
Minor - CORRECT ANSWERS- A minor commits an offense if the
minor operates a motor vehicle in a public place, or a watercraft,
while having any detectable amount of alcohol in the minor's
system.
