- Home occupation permit required:
- No
- Details:
- Hale County is a South Plains Texas Panhandle county anchored by Plainview. 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. City of Plainview may have home occupation ordinance within city limits.
- 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.
