Statutes and Laws - Retail Food Establishments

Texas Laws

Health and Safety Code

• Chapter 437 - Regulation of Food Service Establishments, Retail Food Stores, Mobile Food Units & Roadside Vendors
• Chapter 438 - Public Health Measures Relating To Food

Rules & Regulations

Texas Administrative Code, Title 25

• Chapter 228 - 2015 Texas Food Establishments Rules (TFER) 
• Chapter 228 - 2015 Summary of Changes to Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) 
• Chapter 229 (U) - Permitting Retail Food Establishments
• Chapter 229 (Z) - Inspection Fees for Retail Food Establishments (Website)
• Chapter 229 (Z) - Inspection Fees for Retail Food Establishments (PDF)

Resources

• 228 Texas Food Establishment Rules 2015 
• 228 Texas Food Establishment Rules Regulatory Code Quick Reference 
• FAQs on Texas Food Establishment Rules
• HB 970 - Relating To Regulation Of Cottage Food Products And Cottage Food Production Operations
• Regulatory Guidance and Clarifications for Food Establishment Rules
• Texas Food Establishment Rules Field Inspection Manual 

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