Frisco, TX Home Business: Cottage Food Operations (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- H and S Code 437
- Sales Cap
- 50,000 dollars
- Certificate
- Food handler
- Local
- Preempted
Summary
Texas Cottage Food Law (Health and Safety Code 437) preempts local regulation. Frisco home bakers can sell non-hazardous foods directly up to 50,000 dollars annually.
Sec. 437.0193. PACKAGING AND LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR COTTAGE FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATIONS. (a) Food sold by a cottage food production operation must be packaged in a manner that prevents product contamination, except that a food item is not required to be packaged if it is too large or bulky for conventional packaging.(b) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules requiring a cottage food production operation to label all of the foods the operation sells to consumers. The label must include:(1) the name and address of the cottage food production operation; and(2) the following disclosure:"THIS PRODUCT WAS PRODUCED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENTAL LICENSING OR INSPECTION."(b-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (b)(1), a cottage food production operation is n...
Full Breakdown
Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 437 authorizes cottage food production and preempts municipal regulation beyond state rules. Home producers in Frisco may sell non-time/temperature-control-for-safety foods such as baked goods, jams, dry mixes, candy, and roasted coffee directly to consumers from home, farmers markets, or by delivery. Annual gross sales must be under 50,000 dollars. A food handler certificate is required. Labeling must include producer name, address, ingredients, allergens, and a required disclaimer. No sales to restaurants or retailers for resale.
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