Calorie Labeling: Austin vs Pflugerville
How do calorie labeling rules compare between Austin, TX and Pflugerville, TX?
Austin and Pflugerville have similar restriction levels.
Austin, TX
Travis County
Calorie labeling at Travis County restaurants is governed by federal FDA rules for chains with 20 or more locations; Texas and Travis County have not added local menu-labeling requirements beyond federal law.
View full Austin rules →Pflugerville, TX
Travis County
Calorie labeling at Travis County restaurants is governed by federal FDA rules for chains with 20 or more locations; Texas and Travis County have not added local menu-labeling requirements beyond federal law.
View full Pflugerville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Austin | Pflugerville |
|---|---|---|
| Federal rule | 21 CFR 101.11 | 21 CFR 101.11 |
| Threshold | 20 or more locations | 20 or more locations |
| State rule | None in Texas | None in Texas |
| County rule | None adopted | None adopted |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Austin FAQ
Do small Austin-area restaurants post calories?
Only voluntarily. The federal 20-location chain threshold exempts most independents, and neither Texas nor Travis County has adopted a stricter local menu-labeling rule.
Could Travis County require it?
Possibly. There is no Texas preemption explicitly blocking local menu labeling, but county action would require Commissioners Court adoption and likely a public health rationale tied to nuisance authority.
Pflugerville FAQ
Do small Austin-area restaurants post calories?
Only voluntarily. The federal 20-location chain threshold exempts most independents, and neither Texas nor Travis County has adopted a stricter local menu-labeling rule.
Could Travis County require it?
Possibly. There is no Texas preemption explicitly blocking local menu labeling, but county action would require Commissioners Court adoption and likely a public health rationale tied to nuisance authority.
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