The Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) program is administered by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC). The program is an educational and training tool to sellers/servers of alcoholic beverages to serve responsibly and stay within the law. BASSET training is not mandatory in the State of Illinois, however, some municipalities in the State of Illinois do require BASSET certification. Check your local laws to see if you must attend BASSET training in order to be employed at a liquor establishment. The ILCC encourages voluntary participation in seller/server training courses.

Alcohol sales can be on-premise (consumed on site) or off-premise (consumed off site). Trained sellers, servers, and managers are better able to identify and prevent sales of alcoholic beverages to minors, intoxicated persons, and non-members of a private club. This course covers physical properties of alcohol, intervention and prevention techniques, how to properly check identification cards and drivers licenses, and how to spot potential underage users. BASSET training can also reduce an establishments' liquor liability insurance.

State of Illinois Liquor Control Commission

If you would like more information about BASSET training and certification in Texas, you may contact the the ILCC at:

State of Illinois Liquor Control Commission
100 W. Randolph Ste. 5-300
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 814-2206
Fax: (312) 814-2241
TDD: (312) 814-1844

101 West Jefferson Suite 3-525
Springfield, Illinois 62702
Phone: (217) 782-2136
Fax: (217) 524-1911