1. (a) In this section:

   1. (1) "Career school or college" has the meaning assigned by Section 132.001, Education Code.
   2. (2) "Taste" means to draw a beverage into the mouth without swallowing or otherwise consuming the beverage.

2. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, a minor may taste an alcoholic beverage if:

   1. (1) the minor:

      1. (A) is at least 18 years old; and

      2. (B) is enrolled:

         1. (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 beer technology, or distilled spirits production or technology; and
         2. (ii) in a course that is part of a program described by Subparagraph (i);
   2. (2) the beverage is tasted for educational purposes as part of the curriculum for the course described by Subdivision (1)(B)(ii);
   3. (3) the beverage is not purchased by the minor; and
   4. (4) the service and tasting of the beverage is supervised by a faculty or staff member who is at least 21 years of age.
3. (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.

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 514 (H.B. 909), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.