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Llano County Cottage Food Updates

Local rule changes and news for home bakers in Llano County, with Texas statewide updates below the county news in every email. Every story links to its source.

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What the report says about zoning in Llano County

Home occupation permit required:: Varies
Details:: Llano County is a Hill Country county with tourism activity. The City of Llano may have home occupation provisions under city zoning. Unincorporated areas have no county zoning. Texas cottage food law preempts local health regulations.
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 2026-05-06. 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 Llano 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.