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Real County Cottage Food Updates

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What the report says about zoning in Real County

Home occupation permit required:: No
Details:: Real County is a very small rural county in the Texas Hill Country. No county-level zoning ordinance identified. Texas cottage food law preempts local health regulations. No home occupation permit required at county level.
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 Real 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.