Laws & LiabilityQuestion 1 of 80
What is the primary purpose of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)?
a.To set the retail price of alcoholic beverages statewide
b.To regulate and supervise the alcoholic beverage industry in Texas and promote public safety
c.To collect federal excise taxes on imported liquor
d.To license restaurants for food safety inspections
Explanation
The TABC is the state agency created to regulate every phase of the alcoholic beverage industry in Texas, from manufacturing to retail sale. Its core mission is protecting public safety and welfare, not price-setting or food inspection. It enforces the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code.
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