- Home occupation permit required:
- Conditional
- Details:
- Texas state law (Tex. Health & Safety §437.001 et seq.) expressly preempts local public health entities from regulating cottage food production or requiring permits/fees. Montgomery County's unincorporated areas are generally permissive for home-based businesses. However, cities within Montgomery County (Conroe, The Woodlands area, etc.) may have home occupation zoning ordinances. Check with specific city for any home occupation permit requirements.
- Home kitchen:
- No TCS foods without registration (as of SB 541, 2025). Non-TCS foods: no license, permit, or inspection required. Food handler certification required. Local public health entities may NOT regulate production, require a permit, or charge fees for direct-to-consumer sales.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
