TABC Exam Guide – What to Expect and How to Pass

Where You Take the Exam

The TABC exam is part of the LIQUORexam.com Texas TABC Alcohol Seller/Server Certification course. Once you complete all training modules, the final exam unlocks automatically.

Question Format

The exam is multiple-choice and based entirely on the material covered in the course. You will see questions about:

• Texas alcohol laws for sellers and servers
• Checking IDs and spotting fake or invalid identification
• Recognizing signs of intoxication
• Refusing service safely and correctly
• Minor and intoxicated patron scenarios

Passing Score and Time

The passing score and time limit (if any) are clearly shown on the exam introduction page before you begin. Take a moment to read those instructions so you know exactly what is required.

Core Law and Policy Topics

• Legal responsibilities of sellers and servers in Texas
• When and how alcohol can be sold on- and off-premises
• Criminal and civil consequences of illegal sales
• Employer policies and how they interact with state law

ID Checking and Sales to Minors

• Which IDs are acceptable in Texas
• How to check dates and match the photo
• Handling group orders when some guests are under 21
• Situations where minors may be present but not drinking

Intoxication and Refusing Service

• Behavioral and physical signs of intoxication
• When to stop serving alcohol
• How to involve a manager or security when needed
• What to document after a difficult situation

1. Treat the Course Like a Study Session

You do not need a separate study book for the TABC exam. The course itself is your study guide. Take a moment to read the examples, answer practice questions, and pay attention to scenario-based content.

2. Take Notes on the Big Ideas

You do not need to memorize every word, but it helps to jot down:

• When you must check ID
• Acceptable and unacceptable forms of ID
• Key signs of intoxication
• What to do if a guest becomes aggressive or refuses to cooperate

3. Slow Down and Read Each Question Carefully

Most missed questions come from rushing. Read each question fully, watch for words like always, never, or only, and then pick the answer that matches both Texas law and the examples shown in the course.

4. Use Common Sense and Real-Life Experience

If you have worked in bars, restaurants, or stores, think about how a careful, responsible server or manager would act in the situation described. The safest choice is usually the correct answer.

Instant Access to Your Certificate

Right after you pass, your TABC certificate is ready to download from LIQUORexam.com. You can save or print it and send a copy to your employer.

How Long Your Certification Lasts

Your TABC seller/server certification is valid for two years. When it is time to renew, simply return to the Texas TABC course and take the training and exam again.