What is considered an alcoholic beverage under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code?

• A. Any drink with over 0.5% alcohol by volume, intended for consumption.
• B. Any non-alcoholic beverage.
• C. A beverage containing only carbonated water and flavoring.
• D. A drink with less than 0.5% alcohol by volume.

Answer: (A)

In Texas, an alcoholic beverage is defined by having more than 0.5% alcohol by volume and being intended for consumption. That means any drink with ABV above 0.5% falls under the alcoholic category and is subject to the Alcoholic Beverage Code’s rules.

So the best choice is a drink with over 0.5% ABV intended for consumption because it meets both the alcohol content threshold and the intended-use criterion. The other options describe beverages that are non-alcoholic: 0.5% ABV or less, or no alcohol at all (like carbonated water with flavoring).