Lubbock, TX Home Business: Cottage Food Operations (2026)

Texas Cottage Food Production is governed by Health and Safety Code Chapter 437, Subchapter I, and applicable Texas Department of State Health Services rules. Lubbock residents may produce baked goods, candies, jams, pickled foods (with pH below 4.6), dried herbs, roasted coffee, popcorn, dry mixes, and certain other non-time/temperature-control-for-safety foods at home for direct sale to consumers at farmers markets, home delivery, online sales, and festivals. Sales are capped at 50,000 dollars gross per year. Producers must complete a state-approved food handler course, label each item with producer name, address, ingredients, allergens, and the statement This food is made in a home kitchen and is not inspected by the Department of State Health Services or a local health department. Meat, poultry, dairy (except certain shelf-stable items), and most canned vegetables are excluded. No city health permit is required in Lubbock for compliant cottage food operations. Sales tax registration with the Texas Comptroller is required.