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, 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.Tex. Alco. Bev. Code § 106.16
Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 1359,Sec. 330, eff. 9/1/2021.Added by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 514,Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2015.