EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN COURSE WORK.

(a) In this section: (1) "Career school or college" has the meaning assigned by Section 132.001, Education Code. (2) "Taste" means to draw a beverage into the mouth without swallowing or otherwise consuming the beverage. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, a minor may taste an alcoholic beverage if: (1) the minor: (A) is at least 18 years old; and (B) is enrolled: (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 malt beverage technology, or distilled spirits production or technology; and (ii) in a course that is part of a program described by Subparagraph (i); (2) the beverage is tasted for educational purposes as part of the curriculum for the course described by Subdivision (1)(B)(ii); (3) the beverage is not purchased by the minor; and (4) the service and tasting of the beverage is supervised by a faculty or staff member who is at least 21 years of age. (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.