TABC Education Center
This page provides TABC license and permit holders and their staff with courses they are required to take and optional guidance courses for most license and permit types. We encourage you to learn about the content on this page to ensure you stay in compliance with the law.
Opioid-Related Drug Overdose Course (Required)
Texas law requires the following parties to take this free TABC course on opioid-related drug overdoses each year:
- Mixed Beverage Permit holders and Private Club Permit holders that are not restaurants
- Employees of these permit holders who are also required by the permit holder to complete TABC seller/server certification.
Once you’ve reviewed the course content, confirm that you have fulfilled your legal requirement to complete the course for the year by filling out the Course Completion Certification Form at the end of the course.
TABC Certification
TABC offers certification for Texas bartenders, cashiers, servers, and consumer delivery drivers. TABC certification gives you the knowledge and skills you need to avoid the most common alcohol service violations and gives employers peace of mind, knowing that they are helping keep Texans safe.
Industry Guides
This section includes guides that provide information about the basic responsibilities of TABC licenses and permits. After fully reviewing a guide, submit the online certification form to verify your review.
If you fully review a guide before submitting a TABC license or permit application, we encourage you to include a copy of the completion certificate with your application in the Alcohol Industry Management System (AIMS).
Each course contains several modules. Review each module under your license type
After reviewing your course, submit the online form to certify you completed the course.
Manufacturers
Distributors and Wholesalers
Retailers
Request a Live or Virtual Education Session
TABC Responsibility Course
Request a TABC representative to provide an education session that covers helpful compliance information for individuals who conduct alcoholic beverage sales and service to consumers.
Human Trafficking Course
Request a TABC representative to conduct a half-hour education session on how to identify and anonymously report suspected human trafficking. This is tailored for personnel who have a presence in alcohol retail establishments and who frequently observe and/or interact with patrons and employees of such establishments.