Texas Cottage Food Law (H&S Code Ch. 437) lets Cedar Hill residents sell certain non-hazardous foods from home with $50,000 annual gross sales cap. No city permit needed; state food handler training required.
Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 437 (the Cottage Food Law) preempts local regulation and allows residents to produce and sell specified non-time/temperature-control foods (baked goods, jams, candies, dry mixes, roasted coffee, certain fermented vegetables, and more) directly to consumers. Annual gross income is capped at $50,000. Producers must complete an accredited food handler course, label products with name, address, ingredients, allergens, and a 'home produced' notice. Sales may occur at home, farmers' markets, and direct to consumers, but not wholesale or via grocery stores. Cedar Hill cannot require a separate health permit but home occupation zoning still applies (no customer traffic that disrupts neighbors).
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Cedar Hill code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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