Which statement describes the offense under TABC §106.03?

• A. A minor attempting to purchase an alcoholic beverage commits a Class C misdemeanor.
• B. A minor possessing an alcoholic beverage commits a Class C misdemeanor.
• C. A minor consuming an alcoholic beverage commits a Class C misdemeanor.
• D. A minor purchasing an alcoholic beverage commits a Class C misdemeanor.

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that this section of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code targets the act of a minor trying to get alcohol by purchasing it. The offense is complete when a minor actually purchases an alcoholic beverage, and that act carries a Class C misdemeanor (a fine-only offense). This is why the statement about a minor purchasing an alcoholic beverage best fits the statute: it directly reflects the prohibited conduct the code is designed to punish. Possessing or consuming alcohol by a minor is governed by other provisions, and merely attempting to purchase isn’t the offense described in this specific section.