diff --git a/tests/unit/server.test.ts b/tests/unit/server.test.ts
index 8f684d7..91ae843 100644
--- a/tests/unit/server.test.ts
+++ b/tests/unit/server.test.ts
@@ -26,6 +26,9 @@ beforeEach(() => {
   mockAdd = mock(() => Promise.resolve());
   ResponseQueue.add = mockAdd;
   
+  // Ensure database is initialized (recreates tables if dropped)
+  initializeDatabase(testDb);
+  
   // Reset database state between tests
   testDb.exec('DELETE FROM task_assignments');
   testDb.exec('DELETE FROM tasks');