- Home occupation permit required:
- No
- Details:
- Goliad County is a rural South Texas county. Unincorporated areas have no county zoning. Texas cottage food law preempts local governments from requiring permits or licenses for cottage food production or direct sales.
- Home kitchen:
- Texas allows cottage food from residential home kitchens. Annual gross income cap of $150,000 (SB 541, 2025). No registration, permit, or inspection required for non-TCS foods. TCS food sellers must register with DSHS. Health departments cannot regulate cottage food operations. Strong state preemption — local governments cannot add licensing or inspection requirements.
Last verified 2026-05-06. Not legal advice.