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Johnson County Cottage Food Updates

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What the report says about zoning in Johnson County

Home occupation permit required:: Conditional
Details:: Texas state law does not require permits for cottage food; health departments have no authority to regulate. Johnson County (unincorporated areas) may have home occupation permit requirements under county zoning. County URLs were blank in input; no specific county-level ordinance verified.
Home kitchen:: Non-TCS foods only. Annual sales cap $150,000 (raised by SB 541, 2025). No registration or inspection required. No wholesale. Health departments may not regulate cottage food operations; DSHS or local health authority may only act to prevent immediate and serious threat to human life or health.

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 Johnson 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.