TABC Code - Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

(3) No alcoholic beverages offered for use in a minibar may be sold in connection
with or conveyed as part of any promotional program providing a discount on the purchase of any other
type, size, or brand of alcoholic beverage.
(4) Distilled spirits in containers with a capacity of more than one but less than two
fluid ounces must be invoiced separately from any other alcoholic beverage, and the price must be shown
on the invoice.
(5) Distilled spirits in containers with a capacity of more than one but less than two
fluid ounces may not be returned by the holder of a minibar permit. Neither may the beverages be
exchanged by the holder of a minibar permit or redeemed for any reason other than damage noted at the
time of delivery and approved by the commission. Claims for breakage or shortage after delivery to a
minibar permittee shall not be allowed.
(6) No person holding a wholesaler's, local distributor's, or package store permit may
participate in the cost of producing any room menu, beverage list, table tent, or any other device or
novelty, written or printed, relating to the sale of distilled spirits in containers with a capacity of more
than one but less than two fluid ounces. No permittee or licensee authorized to sell alcoholic beverages to
a minibar permittee may pay for or contribute to the cost of providing in-house television or radio
announcements to be used by any holder of a minibar permit to promote the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Sec. 51.08. DISTILLED SPIRITS PURCHASES. Distilled spirits purchased for resale in a
minibar must be purchased in unbroken cases, and the cases shall bear the appropriate identification
stamps.
Sec. 51.09. COIN-OPERATED MACHINES PROHIBITED. Nothing in this chapter shall be
construed as authorizing nor may the commission or administrator authorize the sale of any alcoholic
beverage from a coin-operated machine or similar device.
Sec. 51.10. COMMISSION MAY ADOPT RULES. The commission may adopt rules
necessary to regulate the use and operation of minibars.
CHAPTER 52. PACKAGE STORE TASTING PERMIT
Sec. 52.01. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES. (a) Except as provided by this subsection, the holder
of a package store tasting permit may conduct product tastings of distilled spirits, wine, beer, and maltbased
or spirit-based coolers on the permitted premises of the holder's package store or wine only package
store during regular business hours as provided by this section. The holder of a wine only package store
permit and a package store tasting permit may conduct product tastings only of alcoholic beverages the
permit holder is authorized to sell under Section 24.01.
(b) Written notification of a product tasting must be posted on the licensed premises of the
permit holder's package store not later than 48 hours before the tasting event. The notification shall
clearly state:
(1) the type and brand of alcoholic beverage to be tasted;
(2) the date and hours the tasting is to take place; and
(3) the address of the premises where the tasting is to occur.
(c) A copy of the notification shall be kept on file and available for inspection on the
premises during all tasting hours.
(d)
Sample portions at a product tasting shall be limited to no more than:
(1) one-half ounce for distilled spirits;
(2) one ounce for wine; and
(3) one ounce for beer and coolers.
(e) Not more than 20 different products may be made available for tasting at any one time
(g) No charge of any sort may be made for a sample serving.
(h) A person may be served more than one sample. Samples may not be served to a minor or
to an obviously intoxicated person. No samples may be removed from the licensed premises.
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