Texas Cottage Food Laws

Quick Facts

Allowed Foods and State Conditions

Foods other than the categories excluded by Texas law.
Excluded categories include meat, meat products, poultry, poultry products, seafood, fish, shellfish, ice and ice products, low-acid canned goods, products containing cannabidiol or tetrahydrocannabinol, raw milk, and raw milk products.
Some time/temperature control for safety foods may be sold if the operation follows the Texas registration and labeling requirements.
Pickled fruit or vegetables, fermented vegetable products, and plant-based acidified canned goods require batch identification and compliance with Texas requirements.

Sales Types

Direct sales and certain online sales with personal delivery as allowed under Texas rules.

Getting Started

What You Should Do First

Review the Texas cottage food production page, confirm your product qualifies, complete any required food handler training, and prepare labels before selling.

Common Issues

Texas has detailed official labeling rules and online sales rules. Operators should review the state page carefully before selling.

Reproducibility Note

Initial source-first import using official state source.

Labeling

Texas requires labeling and the official state page lists required label elements for packaged foods.

Required Label Items

Legible writing
Name of the cottage food production operation
Address or unique identification number in place of address
Common or usual name of the product
Allergen information when the food contains a major food allergen
Statement that the food is not inspected by the Department of State Health Services or local health department

Required Disclaimer

This food is made in a home kitchen and is not inspected by the Department of State Health Services or a local health department.

Allergen Statement Required

Yes

Labeling Notes

Use the official Texas page because it lists the current label elements directly.

Official Source

Example Label