TABC (Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission) Questions And Answers Latest Updates

True or False: The holder of a promotional permit cannot face criminal charges for providing alcohol to a minor or serving an intoxicated person. - false A person under 21 calling for help will not be cited for possessing or consuming alcohol, provided that they are the first person who calls for help, and that they stay on the scene and cooperate with medical and law enforcement personnel. - true __________ is the Penal Code term that means, not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, a combination of two or more of those substances, or any other substance into the body, or having an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more. - intoxication According to Penal Code, a server/seller who fails to meet a standard level of care that an ordinary person under similar conditions would meet, such as checking IDs, calculating age, refusing to over-serve patrons and looking for signs of intoxication is guilty of __________. - criminal negligence Which of the following is the Penal Code term that means "appear in a public place while intoxicated to the degree that the person may endanger the person or another"? - public intoxication If you knowingly break the laws that govern alcohol sales, you may be found guilty of a crime. - true In most cases, it is illegal for a minor to do all of the following EXCEPT: - attempt to purchase an alcoholic beverage under the supervision of a police officer during a sting operation True or False: An employee is anyone who sells, serves, dispenses or delivers alcoholic beverages for a business that is licensed to sell alcohol. - true For an on-premise sale of an alcoholic beverage, when should you ask for ID? - before pouring or serving the beverage It is __________ for a minor to falsely state that he is 21 years of age or older, or use a fake ID. - illegal If a minor falsely states that he or she is 21 years of age or older, they are guilty of: - misrepresentation of age True or False: It is legal for an employee to ask a customer to buy them a drink. - falseIf you see that a customer is drinking quickly you can do all of the following EXCEPT: - take their ID The more a person weighs, the __________ alcohol they can consume before becoming intoxicated. - more Which of the following would NOT affect a person's BAC and intoxication level? - time of day It is __________ to sell an alcoholic beverage to a person that you know is intoxicated. - illegal True or False: Regular alcoholic beverage laws do not apply if you are volunteering at a special event. - false In a private club before service is provided, you must __________ - verify membership It is legal for organizations to provide free alcoholic beverages as part of a promotion or event. - true True or False: Organizations without a permit can provide free alcoholic beverages as part of an event as long as the beverages are offered to any adult that walks in the door and requests a beverage. - true Who is legally responsible for the sale of an alcoholic beverage? - the person who actually serves, sells, or delivers the alcoholic beverage True or False: The Alcoholic Beverage Code defines a minor as a person under the age of 21. - true On average, it takes a women's body __________ to metabolize one drink than it would take the average man's body. - more time True or False: Establishments can be held liable in civil court when an employee sells/serves/provides alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person who causes injury or damage. - trueA temporary membership to a private club may be issued for a period of not more than __________ days. - three True or False: In a private club, alcoholic beverages may be served only to a member, a member's family or a guest who is brought to the club by the member. - true