TEXAS TRAINING GUIDE
Texas TABC Certification & Food Safety Requirements
Understand Texas alcohol seller/server training,
Food Handler requirements, and Food Manager
certification before choosing your course.
Texas TABC Certification Requirements
Texas TABC certification helps alcohol sellers and
servers understand responsible alcohol service,
identification verification, intoxication prevention,
and applicable Texas alcohol laws.
Although Texas does not universally require every
alcohol seller or server to be certified, many
employers require approved training.
Certification may also support certain employer
protections under Texas law.
TABC certification is different from a business
alcohol license or permit.
Learn more from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission →
TIPS vs. Learn2Serve TABC Training
BeverageTraining.com offers Texas TABC training
options from both TIPS and Learn2Serve.
TIPS emphasizes responsible beverage service,
recognizing intoxication, and preventing unsafe
alcohol sales.
Learn2Serve offers Texas TABC seller/server
training, including selected Spanish-language
courses and combined food safety packages.
- Learn2Serve TABC Certificate: $8.99
- TIPS TABC Seller/Server Training: $15.00
- Learn2Serve TABC + Food Handler: $15.99
- TIPS TABC + Food Handler: $24.00
Texas Food Manager Certification
Food Manager certification is intended for
individuals responsible for overseeing food
safety practices in restaurants, commercial
kitchens, and food service establishments.
Texas food establishments may be required
to have a certified food protection manager,
subject to applicable rules and exemptions.
Certification generally involves passing
an accepted examination.
- Food Manager Exam Only: $35
- Food Safety Management Principles: $65
- Food Manager Prep + Exam Package: $79
Training-only courses do not include
a certification examination.
Texas Food Handler Certification
Food Handler training introduces essential
food safety practices for employees who
prepare, serve, store, or handle food.
Topics include personal hygiene,
cross-contamination prevention,
safe food temperatures, and sanitation.
Our Texas Food Handler Certificate
course is available in English
and Spanish, starting at $7.99.
Food Handler training and Food Manager
certification serve different purposes.
How to Get TABC Certified Online
1
Choose Your Training
Select a Texas TABC seller/server course
from Learn2Serve or TIPS.
2
Complete the Course
Study Texas alcohol laws,
identification verification,
and responsible service.
3
Complete Certification Requirements
Finish the provider's required assessments
and follow its certification instructions.
Texas TABC seller/server certification is
generally valid for two years.
