Cottage food laws in Kendall County, TX
How to start in Kendall County
Permit, label, and local steps for selling under Texas cottage food rules in Kendall County. Not legal advice.
Confirm your menu under state law
Texas cottage food rules control what you may make at home (Almost all non-TCS (non-temperature-controlled) foods are allowed, including baked goods, candy, jams and jellies, pickles, dried herbs and spices, roasted coffee, granola, vinegar, acidified foods, fermented vegetable products, dried meats, and any food that is not a time-and-temperature control for safety food. Nonprofits may also operate under the cottage food framework as of SB 541 (2025).). Kendall County cannot expand a food the state bans.
Map channels and local sales rules
State sales cap: $150,000. On-site / porch pickup in Kendall County: Yes. Prefer markets or off-site pickup if residential customer traffic is restricted.
Local permits, tax, and home occupation
Home occupation permit: Varies. Many places still need a general business license or tax certificate even when the state has no cottage food “permit.” Check planning, the clerk, and any HOA or lease before advertising your address.
Training, registration, inspection
State registration: No. Local inspection in Kendall County: No. Finish food handler training early — markets often ask for a copy.
Labels that match the state
Print labels with Texas disclaimer and allergen rules before market day. Use the free Texas label page for the one-pager checklist and mockup.
Insurance and first sales
Farmers markets often require a certificate of insurance. Soft-launch with pre-orders, keep a sales log, and re-verify rules if you change products or venues.
What usually goes on the package
- Product name (common or usual name of the food)
- Business or producer name
- Producer address (or address alternative your state allows)
- Ingredients in descending order by weight
- Major allergen disclosures (e.g. wheat, milk, eggs, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, sesame)
- Net weight or quantity
- Home-kitchen disclaimer: “THIS PRODUCT WAS PRODUCED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENTAL LICENSING OR INSPECTION.”
Planning checklist only. Confirm with state and local agencies before you sell.
Kendall County is a county in Texas (pop. 45,376). Under Texas's Great-tier cottage food law (sales cap: 150000), home bakers must still clear local zoning and health rules in this county. Registration path: No. Start with Texas Department of State Health Services (state cottage food page linked below), then confirm Kendall County health and planning requirements via the planning / zoning links on this page. Local notes for Kendall County: home kitchen allowed; inspection not required; home occupation permit not required. Growing San Antonio metro Hill Country county, pop. ~47,431. Kendall County govt website confirmed at co.kendall.tx.us with a Forms and Permits page. No specific cottage food county ordinance identified; Texas state preemption applies. City of Boerne zoning applies within city limits. Search confirmed no county-level cottage food restrictions beyond state baseline. Download the free PDF reports below for a portable summary, and always re-check official sources before you sell.
Kendall County cottage food reports
Zoning, permits, health department rules, and local sources for Kendall County.
Download county PDF
Tier: Great
Texas's cottage food law is permissive (Great tier) — high or no sales cap, broad product list, and multiple sales channels allowed. The state baseline is workable for full-time operations; the county still controls zoning and inspection.
Texas cottage food law →Health department
Many states delegate cottage food registration and inspection to the county health department. Contact theirs for the local process.
Home occupation rules
The county or city zoning code governs whether you can run a home-based food business — customer visits, signage, employees, floor area.
Home kitchen, inspection, and zoning rules for Kendall County
State baseline: Tex. Health & Safety §437.001 et seq.
- Home kitchen allowed
- Yes
- Restrictions
- Texas allows cottage food from residential home kitchens. Annual gross income cap of $150,000 (SB 541, 2025). No registration, permit, or inspection required for non-TCS foods. TCS food sellers must register with DSHS. Health departments cannot regulate cottage food operations. Strong state preemption — local governments cannot add licensing or inspection requirements.
- Separate dedicated kitchen
- No
- Pet restrictions
- No specific state restriction on pets in home for cottage food operations.
- Water supply
- No specific requirement under Texas cottage food law.
- Handwashing
- Good manufacturing practices apply; adequate handwashing expected.
- Food storage
- Non-TCS products must be shelf-stable. TCS foods allowed under SB 541 with registration. Proper storage to prevent contamination required.
- Inspection required
- No
- Inspection trigger
- DSHS or local health authority may only act to prevent an immediate and serious threat to human life or health.
- Home occupation permit
- Varies
- Permit details
- Kendall County is a fast-growing Hill Country county in the San Antonio metro area. Kendall County has a Forms and Permits page at co.kendall.tx.us. Unincorporated county areas do not have comprehensive county zoning. City of Boerne has its own zoning and home occupation rules that apply within city limits. Texas cottage food law expressly preempts local health regulation and prohibits zoning-based bans on cottage food production.
- Local business license
- Varies
- On-site customer pickup
- Yes
- On-site signage
- Conditional
- Delivery / pickup
- Sales allowed direct-to-consumer, at farmers markets, online (statewide), fairs, roadside stands, and through nonprofit organizations (SB 541, 2025). Non-TCS cottage foods may also be sold wholesale to registered cottage food vendors. Boerne Farmers Market is a notable local venue.
- Max employees in home
- Not restricted by state cottage food law; local City of Boerne zoning may affect in-city operations.
- Relevant code section
- Tex. Health & Safety Code §437.001 et seq. (SB 541, 2025); City of Boerne zoning code for in-city operations
Growing San Antonio metro Hill Country county, pop. ~47,431. Kendall County govt website confirmed at co.kendall.tx.us with a Forms and Permits page. No specific cottage food county ordinance identified; Texas state preemption applies. City of Boerne zoning applies within city limits. Search confirmed no county-level cottage food restrictions beyond state baseline.
Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 437 – Regulation of Certain Foods, Subchapter A – Cottage Food Production Operations
Full Texas state report (with PDF download) →Verbatim excerpt(2-b) "Cottage food production operation" means an individual, operating out of the individual's home, or a nonprofit organization that: (A) produces at the individual's home or the home of an individual who is a director or officer of the nonprofit organization, as applicable, any food other than: (i) meat, meat products, poultry, or poultry products; (ii) seafood, including seafood products, fish, fish products, shellfish, and shellfish products; (iii) ice or ice products, including shaved ice, ice cream, frozen custard, popsicles, and gelato; (iv) low-acid canned goods; (v) products containing cannabidiol or tetrahydrocannabinol; or (vi) raw milk and raw milk products; (B) has an annual gross income of $150,000 or less from the sale of food described by Paragraph (A), as the department annually adjusts for inflation using the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U); (C) sells the foods produced under Paragraph (A) directly to consumers or to a cottage food vendor; and (D) delivers products to the consumer or cottage food vendor at the point of sale or another location designated by the consumer or cottage food vendor.
Source: capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00541F.htm →
Kendall County cottage food — FAQ
Do I need a permit to sell cottage food in Kendall County, Texas?
Home occupation permit: Varies. Kendall County is a fast-growing Hill Country county in the San Antonio metro area. Kendall County has a Forms and Permits page at co.kendall.tx.us. Unincorporated county areas do not have comprehensive county zoning. City of Boerne has its own zoning and home occupation rules that apply within city limits. Texas cottage food law expressly preempts local health regulation and prohibits zoning-based bans on cottage food production. State cottage food registration may also apply — check the Texas guide at https://crosodo.com/states/texas.
Is a health inspection required for home bakers in Kendall County?
Inspection: No. Trigger: DSHS or local health authority may only act to prevent an immediate and serious threat to human life or health.. Non-TCS baked goods are often exempt from kitchen inspection under state cottage food law, but local rules can differ.
What foods can I sell under Texas cottage food law in Kendall County?
Almost all non-TCS (non-temperature-controlled) foods are allowed, including baked goods, candy, jams and jellies, pickles, dried herbs and spices, roasted coffee, granola, vinegar, acidified foods, fermented vegetable products, dried meats, and any food that is not a time-and-temperature control for safety food. Nonprofits may also operate under the cottage food framework as of SB 541 (2025). County zoning does not expand the state product list — if a food is banned by Texas, it stays banned. Verify with the state agency before selling.
What is the sales cap for cottage food in Texas?
Texas state law lists cottage food sales at 150000. There is typically no separate county sales cap, but local permits or zoning can still limit operations.
Do I need a home occupation permit in Kendall County?
Home occupation permit: Varies. Kendall County is a fast-growing Hill Country county in the San Antonio metro area. Kendall County has a Forms and Permits page at co.kendall.tx.us. Unincorporated county areas do not have comprehensive county zoning. City of Boerne has its own zoning and home occupation rules that apply within city limits. Texas cottage food law expressly preempts local health regulation and prohibits zoning-based bans on cottage food production.
Where to verify Kendall County rules
Kendall County vs. bordering counties
| Regulation | Kendall County This county | Bandera County | Blanco County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home kitchen allowed | Yes | — | — |
| Separate dedicated kitchen | No | — | — |
| Pets allowed | No specific state restriction on pets in home for cottage food operations. | — | — |
| Inspection required | No | — | — |
| On-site customer pickup | Yes | — | — |
| On-site signage | Conditional | — | — |
| Delivery / pickup | Sales allowed direct-to-consumer, at farmers markets, online (statewide), fairs, roadside stands, and through nonprofit organizations (SB 5… | — | — |
| Home occupation permit | Varies | — | — |
| Local business license | Varies | — | — |
| Restrictions | Texas allows cottage food from residential home kitchens. Annual gross income cap of $150,000 (SB 541, 2025). No registration, permit, or i… | — | — |
| Food storage | Non-TCS products must be shelf-stable. TCS foods allowed under SB 541 with registration. Proper storage to prevent contamination required. | — | — |
| Population | 47,431 | 21,182 | 11,608 |
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