Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.
Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.
Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.
The TABC Texas Training Program is an online course designed to educate alcohol servers on responsible alcohol service. It helps meet the legal requirements set by the Texas Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (TABC) and promotes safe, compliant alcohol service practices across the state.
To begin, create an account, pay the registration fee, and register for the course. Once registered, you can start the training anytime and access it online from anywhere.
The Texas Tabc Online Course lasts approximately 1.5 hours and can be completed at your own pace. You can stop and start the course whenever it’s convenient for you.
While participation is currently voluntary, anyone working in the alcohol service industry in Texas—including bartenders, servers, and managers, should complete Alcohol Server Training to ensure safe service and potential liability protection.
To earn your Alcohol Server Certificate, you need to score 70% or higher on the final exam. You’ll be given up to two attempts to pass.
Yes! The Texas Responsible Beverage Service Training is available in both English and Spanish, making it accessible to a wider audience.
You can check your progress through your account, which displays the portion of the course you’ve completed and what’s remaining.
Upon completing the course and passing the exam, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion available to download instantly as well as by email, verifying your Alcohol Server Certificate.
The TABC Texas training promotes responsible alcohol service, helps reduce the risk of serving minors or intoxicated persons, and supports compliance with Texas Alcohol Laws.
TABC certification isn’t required by Texas state law, but many employers strongly recommend or require it. That’s because it offers legal protection under the Safe Harbor Act. This act shields employers from administrative penalties by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) if an employee accidentally serves alcohol to a minor or intoxicated person—but only if certain conditions are met.
To qualify for this protection:
The employee must not be the owner or company officer.
The employee must have a current TABC certification from an approved school.
All staff involved in selling, serving, or delivering alcohol (and their direct managers) must be certified within 30 days of hire.
The business must have written policies on responsible alcohol service, and employees must read and understand them.
Employers must not encourage or pressure employees to break the law.
Getting certified not only protects your employer, but also helps you make smarter, safer decisions when serving alcohol and interacting with customers.
The TABC Texas Training Program follows guidelines set forth by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, which outlines all rules related to Alcoholic Beverage Regulation in the state.
The TABC certificate is valid for 2 years.
The training is approved by the Texas Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (TABC).
For more info:
TABC Headquarters
5806 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731
Food Handler Reviews
4.9
great
Use common sense and follow the rules
good
The course was good and easy
I enjoyed this very much and I passed!!
Great program, not painfully long and boring
very good information on food safety and very interesting
not bad
I liked how this lesson was engaging so I was not just sitting here watching videos for an hour and a half straight.
This module was very informative with step-by-step points on the proper way of safety cooking and storing food.
great
I really liked how it was all made in video to capture your attention and make it easier to remember.
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
este curso es muy educativo y sobre todo te hace aprender mas sobre la salud y manipulacion de alimentos en lugares y establecimientos de comida, me ayudo mucho en mi comienzo como parte de la cocina y chef agradesco a mi jefe que me dio la oportunidad de tomar este curso y voy aprender mas sobre la cocina y tener una buena manipulacion de alimentos.
Great content!
The course was easy to follow along. Each lesson can be paused or rewatched to take notes.
This training course was thorough and informative. Great for anyone looking to learn or be reminded of how to safely and effectively manage a kitchen.
Now I have all knowledge that how to handle food safety
The sections were well spaced. The graphics were clear and easy to understand. The voice reading was easy to listen to. This was a very good course In my opinion. One must take the time to read each question as sometimes you are asked the opposite of what you might assume is being asked. My advice is to take the time to properly understand what each question is asking. Also allow yourself enough time to learn and go at your own pace.
very simple and easy learning program
Easy to understand and detailed. GreaT
it was very beneficial and very helpful to take this course. And I would have to say it was definitely money well spent. Very informative some things I knew some things I didn’t know and it definitely opened up my eyes.
I enjoyed the brevity and manner in which the information
Questions about Trichinella was ask before the subject being explained. Overall I loved the training.
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
great
very boring
There is a question that is worded incorrectly in accordance to the answer.
Depending on how easily I can get my certificate I’ll edit my rating.
Good body of information. Very complete.
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review
4.9
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Food Manager Reviews
4.9
very easy to understand each video and practice tests.
Good training
very good
I really applicate this website because, it helped me to learn a lot about food safety, which is a big help to avoid making mistakes and not getting in trouble in future, at food working places. I really recommend everyone, who wants to work in food working department to take this test, which is very helpful in simple way. Thanks.
The Ai voice is very bland.
I thought it was informative. It felt like it went by quickly.
Great course, very direct and easy to follow classes.
This was very informative and actually enjoyed doing it.
Strongly recommend for certification with lasting knowledge. Thanks
I didn’t fall asleep, very interesting presentation!
Nada
It was fine
very clear, with convenient images and support photos. very easy to understand and follow up. i loved it!
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
great
very boring
There is a question that is worded incorrectly in accordance to the answer.
Depending on how easily I can get my certificate I’ll edit my rating.
Good body of information. Very complete.
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review
4.9
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