(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.