- Home occupation permit required:
- Varies
- Details:
- Kaufman County is largely unincorporated outside the city of Kaufman. Local zoning ordinances may apply for home-based businesses but state cottage food law preempts local health regulations. A Texas Comptroller business tax permit may be required.
- Home kitchen:
- Texas allows cottage food from residential home kitchens. No registration, permit, or inspection required. Annual gross income cap of $150,000 (raised by SB 541, 2025). Health departments have no authority to inspect cottage food operations. Strong state preemption — local governments cannot add licensing or inspection requirements.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
