Tex.
Alcoh. Bev. Code Section 106.16
Exception for Certain Course Work
(a)
In this section:(1)
“Career school or college” has the meaning assigned by Section 132.001 (Definitions), Education Code.(2)
“Taste” means to draw a beverage into the mouth without swallowing or otherwise consuming the beverage.(b)
Notwithstanding any other law, a minor may taste an alcoholic beverage if:(1)
the minor:(A)
is at least 18 years old; and(B)
is enrolled:(i)
as a student at a public or private institution of higher education or a career school or college that offers a program in culinary arts, viticulture, enology or wine technology, brewing or malt beverage technology, or distilled spirits production or technology; and(ii)
in a course that is part of a program described by Subparagraph (i);(2)
the beverage is tasted for educational purposes as part of the curriculum for the course described by Subdivision (1)(B)(ii);(3)
the beverage is not purchased by the minor; and(4)
the service and tasting of the beverage is supervised by a faculty or staff member who is at least 21 years of age.(c)
A public or private institution of higher education or a career school or college is not required to hold a license or permit to engage in the activities authorized under this section.
Source:
Section 106.16 — Exception for Certain Course Work, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/AL/htm/AL.106.htm#106.16 (accessed May 26, 2025).
