HIST 3305 Lecture 17: state-of-texas-alcohol-laws
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Age to sell: 18 for all on-premise stores; 16 for a wine only package store; no requirements for off-premise beer only or wine/beer off-premise permits; 21 for all liquor package stores. Notes on selling and/or serving: an on-premises retailer who also holds a tabc-issued food and. Dui and dwi limit under 21 : 0. 00 (zero tolerance). Effective september 1, 2009, children aged 10 to 17 who arrested for public intoxication will be prosecuted either before a justice of the peace or a municipal judge. Public intoxication is a class c misdemeanor, and punishable by a fine of up to , and attendance in an alcohol awareness program. In addition, the offender"s driver"s license will be suspended, and community service may be ordered. Notes on liability laws: information is not available at this time. Notes on server/seller training regulations: texas has a voluntary responsible vendor program (rvp) for all people who sell, serve, dispense or deliver alcohol.
