TABC Proposes Rule Changes for Online and Branch Seller/Server Training Schools

TABC has filed proposed rule amendments affecting the companies authorized to run online and branch-based seller/server certification schools in Texas, with public comments due November 9, 2026.… Read More

TABC Redesigns the Seller/Server Certification Certificate: What Texas Staff Need to Know

TABC has rolled out a redesigned certificate for sellers and servers who complete approved certification training. Here’s what the new look changes for currently certified Texas staff — and what it doesn’t.… Read More

TABC Drafts Rule Requiring Electronic ID Scanning for Alcohol Sales Under New Texas Law

TABC is drafting the rule that implements Texas SB 650, which will require retailers to electronically scan customer IDs before completing an alcohol sale. Here is what Texas sellers and servers need to know about the timeline.… Read More

TABC Confirms No Extended Alcohol Hours During the FIFA World Cup: What Texas Bars and Servers Need to Know

TABC has confirmed that Texas alcohol service hours will not be extended during the FIFA World Cup. Here is what bars, servers, and venues in Dallas, Houston, and statewide need to know through July 19.… Read More

New TABC Consumable Hemp Rule: What Texas License Holders Must Know (Effective June 22)

Effective June 22, 2026, a new TABC rule bars Texas license and permit holders from allowing consumable hemp products to be used on premises where alcohol consumption is already prohibited.… Read More

Texas TABC: Annual Opioid Overdose Training for Servers and Your Two-Year Certification Window

Texas sellers and servers at certain businesses must take a free annual TABC course on opioid-related overdoses, and seller-server certification stays valid for two years from the issue date.… Read More

Bartending License in Texas: A Complete Guide to Getting Started

Table of Contents Thinking about becoming a bartender in Texas? Whether you’re eyeing a job at a busy Austin cocktail … Read More