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Brazos County Cottage Food Updates

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What the report says about zoning in Brazos County

Home occupation permit required:: Conditional
Details:: Brazos County and Cities of Bryan and College Station may require home occupation permit or business license. Home to Texas A&M University. Check with City of Bryan or College Station Planning.
Home kitchen:: No license, registration, or inspection required. $150,000 annual gross sales cap (SB 541, 2025). Almost all non-TCS foods allowed. Label must state 'made in a home kitchen'. Brazos County and Bryan/College Station area may require home occupation permit.

Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.

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Zoning rules & home kitchen setup

u/Crosodo Community Team·6/22/2026·0 views

Local zoning and permits are often the trickiest part of home baking in Brazos County. Discuss home occupation permits, HOA rules, health department visits, kitchen inspections, and what the planning office actually said when you called. Share your experience — not legal advice.