BPOC Alcoholic Beverage
Code Questions With
Complete Solutions
1. What is the main purpose of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (TABC)?
Answer:
To regulate and control the manufacture, distribution, sale, transportation, and
possession of alcoholic beverages within the state of Texas.
2. Which agency is responsible for enforcing the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code?
Answer:
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC).
3. What is the legal definition of an “alcoholic beverage” under the Texas Alcoholic
Beverage Code?
Answer:
Any beverage containing more than 0.5% alcohol by volume that is capable of being
consumed by a human being.
4. At what age is a person legally allowed to purchase or consume alcoholic
beverages in Texas?
Answer:
,21 years old or older.
5. When can a minor legally possess an alcoholic beverage?
Answer:
When in the visible presence of their parent, guardian, or spouse who is 21 years of
age or older, or when acting within the scope of employment for a license or permit
holder.
6. What is the penalty for selling alcohol to a minor?
Answer:
It is a Class A misdemeanor—punishable by up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine up to
$4,000.
7. What is the offense if an adult purchases alcohol for a minor (other than their own
child)?
Answer:
It is a Class A misdemeanor and may result in up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine up to
$4,000.
8. What are the hours of sale for beer in Texas on a regular weekday?
Answer:
Beer may be sold 7 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday.
9. What are the hours of sale for beer on Saturday and Sunday?
Answer:
Saturday: 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. (Sunday morning)
, Sunday: Noon to midnight (with exceptions for restaurants and events).
10. What are the hours of sale for liquor (distilled spirits) in Texas?
Answer:
Liquor stores may operate Monday–Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Liquor sales are prohibited on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New
Year’s Day.
11. What is the offense for being intoxicated on licensed premises?
Answer:
It is a Class C misdemeanor to be intoxicated on licensed premises to the degree that
one may endanger oneself or another.
12. What is a “public intoxication” offense classified as in Texas?
Answer:
Class C misdemeanor—punishable by a fine up to $500.
13. When may peace officers enter a licensed premises without a warrant?
Answer:
At any time the premises is open for business or at any other reasonable time for
inspection and enforcement purposes.
14. What is the legal presumption of intoxication in Texas for operating a motor
vehicle?
Answer:
A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher.
Code Questions With
Complete Solutions
1. What is the main purpose of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (TABC)?
Answer:
To regulate and control the manufacture, distribution, sale, transportation, and
possession of alcoholic beverages within the state of Texas.
2. Which agency is responsible for enforcing the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code?
Answer:
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC).
3. What is the legal definition of an “alcoholic beverage” under the Texas Alcoholic
Beverage Code?
Answer:
Any beverage containing more than 0.5% alcohol by volume that is capable of being
consumed by a human being.
4. At what age is a person legally allowed to purchase or consume alcoholic
beverages in Texas?
Answer:
,21 years old or older.
5. When can a minor legally possess an alcoholic beverage?
Answer:
When in the visible presence of their parent, guardian, or spouse who is 21 years of
age or older, or when acting within the scope of employment for a license or permit
holder.
6. What is the penalty for selling alcohol to a minor?
Answer:
It is a Class A misdemeanor—punishable by up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine up to
$4,000.
7. What is the offense if an adult purchases alcohol for a minor (other than their own
child)?
Answer:
It is a Class A misdemeanor and may result in up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine up to
$4,000.
8. What are the hours of sale for beer in Texas on a regular weekday?
Answer:
Beer may be sold 7 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday.
9. What are the hours of sale for beer on Saturday and Sunday?
Answer:
Saturday: 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. (Sunday morning)
, Sunday: Noon to midnight (with exceptions for restaurants and events).
10. What are the hours of sale for liquor (distilled spirits) in Texas?
Answer:
Liquor stores may operate Monday–Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Liquor sales are prohibited on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New
Year’s Day.
11. What is the offense for being intoxicated on licensed premises?
Answer:
It is a Class C misdemeanor to be intoxicated on licensed premises to the degree that
one may endanger oneself or another.
12. What is a “public intoxication” offense classified as in Texas?
Answer:
Class C misdemeanor—punishable by a fine up to $500.
13. When may peace officers enter a licensed premises without a warrant?
Answer:
At any time the premises is open for business or at any other reasonable time for
inspection and enforcement purposes.
14. What is the legal presumption of intoxication in Texas for operating a motor
vehicle?
Answer:
A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher.
