Home Business in Hidalgo County, TX (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Hidalgo County, Texas.
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Cottage Food Operations
Cottage food producers in Hidalgo County follow the Texas Cottage Food Law, not a county ordinance. No permit or inspection is required, and annual gross food income is capped at $50,000 under Texas Health & Safety Code §437.001.
Hidalgo County Cottage Food Rules
Few RestrictionsTex. Health & Safety Code §437.001
"Cottage food production operation" means an individual, operating out of the individual's home, who: ... has an annual gross income of $50,000 or less from the sale of food described by Paragraph (A); ... sells the foods produced under Paragraph (A) only directly to consumers.
Home Daycare
Home daycares in Hidalgo County are licensed by the state, not the county. Texas counties cannot zone. Texas Human Resources Code §42.041 bars operating a child-care facility without a license from Texas Health and Human Services.
Hidalgo County Home Daycare Rules
Few RestrictionsTex. Human Resources Code §42.041(a)
No person may operate a child-care facility or child-placing agency without a license issued by the department.
Home Business by City in Hidalgo County
3 cities in Hidalgo County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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