A private club is an association of people who come together for a common purpose, and the laws allow such clubs to serve alcohol to members, even in a ‘dry’ area, if they obtain a private club permit from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) . Private clubs can purchase wine, distilled spirits, and malt beverages from specific businesses with BC, BB, SD, P, and LP permits and licenses, serve the beverages they purchased to members and guests, provide food service to members and guests, and serve members alcohol to go with food service if they’re defined as a restaurant. Private clubs cannot sell or transfer their permit or let anyone else operate with it, and only members may pay for the service of an alcoholic beverage. Private clubs must provide regular food service adequate for their members and guests, and they cannot serve or consume any alcoholic beverage 15 minutes after closing. TABC certification is recommended for private club owners, managers, and employees to ensure they have the knowledge and skills required to avoid common alcohol service violations while keeping club members safe.