Selling alcohol after legal hours is what type of offense?

• A. A Class B misdemeanor
• B. A Class A misdemeanor under TABC §105.10
• C. A civil violation
• D. An administrative penalty only

Answer: (B)

Selling alcohol after legal hours is treated as a criminal offense under Texas law. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code specifically classifies this conduct as a Class A misdemeanor under section 105.10. A Class A misdemeanor is the most serious level of misdemeanor in Texas, carrying penalties of up to one year in county jail and a fine of up to $4,000, and it can also bring license-related consequences. This makes it the correct classification because the statute defines after-hours sales as a criminal offense, not merely a civil violation or an administrative penalty. The other options describe non-criminal or less serious outcomes, which do not fit how the code treats selling after hours.