TABC for Restaurants

What TABC Training Covers for Restaurant Staff

Restaurant servers juggle food timing, guest requests, and drink orders all at once. The TABC course connects Texas law to that day-to-day reality so staff know how to keep guests safe while still providing good service.

Key Topics for Restaurants

• Texas alcohol laws for on-premise sales – how rules apply to mixed-use dining and bar areas.
• Checking IDs at the table – when to card, what to look for, and who to card in a group.
• Sales to minors – preventing both direct and indirect service to underage guests.
• Sales to intoxicated guests – recognizing signs of intoxication during a meal.
• Managing shared tabs – splitting checks, multiple payers, and controlling refills.
• Team communication – servers, bartenders, and hosts working from the same playbook.

All of this is covered in the LIQUORexam Texas TABC Alcohol Seller/Server Certification course. Once staff complete the online training and final exam, they can download a certificate that is valid for two years.

Setting Up TABC Training for Your Restaurant

Whether you run a single neighborhood restaurant or a multi-unit group, LIQUORexam.com gives you options for getting your team certified and keeping records organized.

New Hires – Getting Servers Certified Before They Hit the Floor

Ongoing Staff – Keeping Certifications Current

TABC certificates are typically valid for two years. You can track expiration dates in a simple spreadsheet or, if you use a LIQUORexam corporate account, view them through your reporting dashboard.

• Set internal expectations for renewal ahead of the printed expiration date.
• Remind staff during pre-shift meetings when they are within 60 days of renewal.
• Encourage employees to complete the course before peak seasons and holidays.

Set Up TABC Training for Your Restaurant – Only $4.95 Per Course (5+ Credits)

Restaurant Scenarios TABC Training Prepares Your Team For

Training connects directly to real situations your servers and hosts encounter every shift. Here are a few examples that are covered in the TABC course material and in your own in-house coaching.

When every server, bartender, and manager has completed the LIQUORexam Texas TABC course, your team speaks the same language about these situations and can back each other up.

Best Practices for Using TABC Training in a Restaurant

The goal is not just to check a box but to build a culture of responsible service that still feels welcoming to guests. TABC certification can be the foundation of that culture.

Align TABC Content with Your House Policies

• Put in writing how your restaurant handles ID checks, cut-offs, and last call.
• Make sure those policies match what your staff learned in the TABC course.
• Cover these expectations during orientation and periodically in pre-shift meetings.

Use Pre-Shift Meetings to Reinforce Training

• Share real-world examples of good decisions made by your team.
• Quickly review what to do if a guest becomes upset about being refused service.
• Remind servers and bartenders that managers are there to support them in difficult situations.

Document Incidents Clearly

• Pick one method—log book, digital form, or shift report—and use it consistently.
• Record dates, times, staff involved, guest behavior, and actions taken.
• Note that the staff on duty had current TABC certification through LIQUORexam.com.

Over time, this combination of training, policies, and documentation can help protect both your guests and your business.

TABC for Restaurants – Frequently Asked Questions