Law overview

Texas cottage food law, translated into seller language

Texas DSHS now allows a broader set of foods than older summaries suggest, including some time and temperature control for safety foods with extra registration and handling rules. The easiest path is still the shelf-stable category: baked goods, candy, jams, jellies, granola, and similar products.

Direct sale remains central. DSHS also states that local health entities may not require a cottage food operator to obtain a permit or pay a fee to produce or sell directly to consumers or cottage food vendors.

• Excluded products include meat, poultry, seafood, ice products, low-acid canned goods, CBD/THC products, and raw milk products.
• Operators must complete accredited food handler training or hold an equivalent recognized certification where applicable.
• Labels must include the business name, product name, ingredients, allergens, address or registration number, and the private-residence disclosure.

Official source: Texas DSHS cottage food production.