- Home occupation permit required:
- Conditional
- Details:
- Texas preempts local health department regulation of cottage food production. Williamson County unincorporated areas: no county-level cottage food permit required. Cities within county (Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander) may have home occupation permit requirements in residential zones. Check with specific city for zoning rules.
- Home kitchen:
- No TCS foods without registration (SB 541, 2025). Non-TCS foods: no license, permit, or inspection required. Food handler certification required. Local public health entities may NOT regulate production or require permits/fees for direct-to-consumer sales.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
