Texas Cottage Food Law (HSC §437.001) allows home-based food sales up to $75,000 per year without a food establishment permit. Harris County has no additional cottage food restrictions. Sales must be direct to consumer at the home, farmers markets, or online.
Texas Health and Safety Code §437.001 (the Texas Cottage Food Law) permits individuals to sell certain foods made in their home kitchen without a food establishment permit or inspection, with annual sales up to $75,000. Permitted items include baked goods, candy, jams, jellies, dried herbs, and certain pickled products. Sales must be direct to the consumer — not to restaurants or stores. Harris County Public Health does not impose additional requirements beyond state law for cottage food operations in unincorporated areas. Cottage food products must be labeled with producer name, address, and the disclaimer required by state law.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Harris County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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