The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) maintains two requirements that directly affect servers and the businesses that employ them. Sellers and servers at certain businesses, such as bars and nightclubs, must complete a free TABC course on opioid-related drug overdoses each year. Separately, seller-server certification is valid for two years from the date it is issued, with no grace period once it expires.
What this means for Texas servers and employers
To keep safe-harbor liability protection, employers should ensure all employees who sell, serve, or deliver alcohol, along with their immediate managers, are certified within 30 days of their hire date. Because an expired card has no grace period, a server whose certification has lapsed cannot legally serve until they retest, so tracking renewal dates matters for both the individual and the business.
If you need to get certified or renew, you can complete your training through our Texas TABC certification course.
Source: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, TABC Certification.
This post is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Alcohol-service laws change frequently and vary by state and locality. Always confirm current requirements with your state’s alcohol regulatory authority or a qualified professional before acting.
