If you work in a bar, restaurant, or event venue in Texas and serve alcohol, you’re required by state law to complete TABC (Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission) certification. Whether you’re just starting a new job or your current certification is about to expire, this guide will show you how to get TABC certified quickly, affordably, and 100% online.
According to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), certification is strongly recommended (and often required by employers) for:
Restaurant servers
Bartenders
Event staff and caterers
Managers or supervisors who oversee alcohol sales
Even if TABC certification isn’t legally required for your position, many employers require it as part of their insurance and liability policies.
Sign up for the 1st Choice TABC course – only $9.99.
Our course is mobile-friendly, self-paced, and takes under 2 hours to complete.
The course ends with a short exam that you can take online anytime. You must score at least 70% to pass.
Once you pass, you’ll get an instant printable certificate, and we’ll report your completion directly to TABC.
TABC certification is valid for 2 years, and your records are stored with the state—no need to carry a paper copy unless your employer requires it.
Yes! If you’re involved in serving, selling, or checking IDs for alcohol—even one shift a week—your employer will likely require it.
Your TABC certificate is valid for 2 years from the date of completion. You’ll need to retake the course to stay current after it expires.
We report your certification directly to the state within 24 hours—you don’t have to do a thing.
We’ve been an approved TABC provider for several years, and we know how to make the process fast, affordable, and frustration-free:
✅ Only $9.99 — no hidden fees, ever
✅ State-approved by TABC
✅ Finish in under 2 hours
✅ Instant certificate + automatic reporting
✅ Works on your phone, tablet, or desktop
✅ 30% off when you buy 3 or more (great for teams!)
✅ Friendly support — text or call us at 1-800-698-2770
If you manage a restaurant, bar, food truck, or hospitality team, we make it easy to train and track your entire staff.
Buy 3 or more courses and get 30% off automatically
Track employee completions and download certificates
Get live support from our team if you need help enrolling
Official TABC Seller Training Info
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code
TABC Certificate Lookup Tool
Whether you’re a first-time server or renewing your TABC card, we make it simple:
No upsells. No delays. No hassle. Just fast, approved training that gets you back to work.