Texas HB520 regulates cottage food production operations, exempting them from licensing and permitting requirements.

Texas HB520 amends the Health and Safety Code to exempt cottage food production operations from licensing and permitting requirements. These operations, defined as individuals or nonprofit organizations producing certain foods at home, must not be regulated by local authorities. Cottage food vendors, who sell these foods directly to consumers, must display a disclosure stating the food is not subject to governmental licensing or inspection. Cottage food production operations must label their products with specific details and include handling instructions for certain baked goods.

Texas HB520 regulates cottage food production operations, exempting them from licensing and permitting requirements.

Texas HB520 amends the Health and Safety Code to exempt cottage food production operations from licensing and permitting requirements. These operations, defined as individuals or nonprofit organizations producing certain foods at home, must not be regulated by local authorities. Cottage food vendors, who sell these foods directly to consumers, must display a disclosure stating the food is not subject to governmental licensing or inspection. Cottage food production operations must label their products with specific details and include handling instructions for certain baked goods.