This Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) approved course is focused on the issues surrounding responsible practices in selling and serving alcoholic beverages. It is approximately four hours in length including the final certification quiz. Upon completion of the entire course and passing the final quiz, you will receive your TABC Seller/Server certification.
The course covers the laws applicable to the sales or service of alcoholic beverages to minors, intoxicated persons, and non-members of a private club. The course also teaches techniques to identify these persons and prevent sales to them. Individuals who successfully complete this course are issued a TABC certificate.
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TABC Course
In accordance with Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission rules and regulations, you must complete this seller/server certification course within six consecutive hours.
As an example, if you begin the course at 4pm, you must complete it by 10pm. If you exceed the six-hour time limit, you must re-take the TABC course again from the beginning.
TABC Seller/Server FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions about our Texas course.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) refined the Texas Liquor Control Act into the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code in 1977. This code authorizes the TABC to enforce alcohol licenses at all stages. The term seller/server of alcohol refers to any person providing alcoholic beverages to customers, from convenience stores to bartenders. An approved TABC seller/server course will ensure you sell and serve alcohol in a responsible manner. In many cases, your employer will require you to have TABC certification before you can begin selling or serving alcoholic beverages.
In Texas, you must be 18 years old to serve alcohol, whether retail or restaurant. In order to pour alcohol while serving, such as a bartender, you must be 21 years old.
Yes, SellerServer.com has been an official online course provider for the TABC since 2003.
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
If you would like more information about alcoholic seller/server certification in Texas, you may contact the TABC at:
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
5806 Mesa Dr.
PO Box 13127
Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 78711-3127
Phone: (512) 206-3333
Fax: (512) 206-3449
Website: www.tabc.state.tx.us