Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) Practice Exam

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If a minor is caught possessing alcohol in legal circumstances, what is the primary condition that allows it?

  1. Having parental consent.

  2. Being at a location not listed as a bar.

  3. Working at an establishment that sells alcohol legally.

  4. Being accompanied by an adult.

The correct answer is: Working at an establishment that sells alcohol legally.

The primary condition that allows a minor to possess alcohol in legal circumstances relates to their employment at an establishment that sells alcohol legally. In Texas, minors who are at least 16 years old can be legally employed in certain roles at businesses that sell alcoholic beverages, such as restaurants and bars. This provision is in place so that minors can gain work experience in the hospitality industry while following specific regulations. In this context, possession of alcohol is linked to the minor performing their job duties, which may involve handling alcohol as part of their responsibilities. However, this is strictly regulated, and the minor must adhere to the terms of their employment and the laws that govern alcohol sales in Texas. The other options, while they may seem plausible in certain situations, do not provide a legal basis for possession of alcohol by a minor in the same way that employment at a licensed establishment does.