Public Health Rules in Denton, TX (2026)
2 verified public health rules for Denton, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Denton property owners must keep structures and yards free of insect and rodent infestation and exterminate promptly when pests are found, per City Code Sec. 17-156.
Denton Owner Duty to Exterminate Pests
Some RestrictionsSec. 17-156.
The owner shall maintain all structures and exterior premises reasonably free from insect and rodent infestation. All structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, the owner shall take proper precautions to prevent re-infestation. The owner, manager and occupant shall maintai...
Food Handler Certification
Denton requires every food service employee to hold a valid food handler card within 10 days of being hired.
Denton Food Handler Card Requirement
Some RestrictionsSec. 13-20 (amending 25 TAC § 228.31(d)(1))
228.31(d)(1) Every person who owns, manages, or otherwise controls any food service establishment shall not permit any person to be employed therein who does not possess a valid food handler card within ten (10) days from the date of their employment. 228.31(f) Personnel. (1)A food employee may drink from a beverage container that has a tight-fitting lid with a straw.(2)Employees shall we...
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