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Many drunk driving accidents are caused by people who were over-served simply because the server didn't know when to cut them off. In order to keep such accidents from happening, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission created an easy-to-use chart to help alcohol providers know when to cut a patron off. But what exactly is the...
Read MoreTexas Bars Are Often Under Investigation But The Public Never Hears About It Click here to browse the full list of over 1k bars and stores that have been investigated by the TABC for improper alcohol service. Open the local section of any newspaper and a fair bit of the content is supplied by local...
Read MoreHow Dram Shop Law Works in Texas Essentially, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Ann. §2.01 states that a person who is licensed to sell or serve alcohol in Texas (a "provider") may be held liable for damages if it was evident that the individual being served was intoxicated to an extent that he presented an obvious...
Read MoreHow dram shop attorneys use drink size as evidence in lawsuits against negligent bars and restaurants Safe alcohol service revolves around standard pour sizes. All Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) safe-service procedures assume that bars are using standard pours. The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) chart that is put out by the TABC uses the number...
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