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Texas cottage food label requirements

Texas requires the exact all-caps disclosure 'THIS PRODUCT WAS PRODUCED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENTAL LICENSING OR INSPECTION.' (updated by SB 541, effective Sept 1, 2025). Annual gross income cap is $150,000; online sales are allowed with personal delivery, and expanded 2025 rules permit indirect/retail sales through registered vendors.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“THIS PRODUCT WAS PRODUCED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENTAL LICENSING OR INSPECTION.”

This is the statement your state requires, reproduced from its official rule.

Official Texas source
Annual sales cap
$150,000
Permit / registration
Not required
Online sales
Allowed
Retail / wholesale
Allowed

Permits & training: No general permit or license required. Registration with DSHS is mandatory for producers selling time/temperature-control-for-safety (TCS) foods and for vendors reselling TCS cottage foods; registration also yields a DSHS ID number that may replace the home address on labels. A food-handler certificate is required for the operator.

What goes on a Texas cottage label

  • Common or usual name of the product
  • Operation name and physical address (or DSHS-issued ID number)
  • Major food allergens (milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustacean shellfish, sesame)
  • For TCS foods: date made and safe-handling instructions (min. 12-pt font)
  • Batch number for pickled fruits, fermented vegetables, or acidified canned goods

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Texas home-kitchen disclosure

This is the statement your state requires on the label. Official source ↗

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THIS PRODUCT WAS PRODUCED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENTAL LICENSING OR INSPECTION.
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Cottage-food rules vary by state and change often. Confirm your label against your state's current requirements. Panelry is not legal advice.

Texas cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in Texas?
In Texas, a cottage food label typically includes: Common or usual name of the product; Operation name and physical address (or DSHS-issued ID number); Major food allergens (milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustacean shellfish, sesame); For TCS foods: date made and safe-handling instructions (min. 12-pt font); Batch number for pickled fruits, fermented vegetables, or acidified canned goods. It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in Texas?
“THIS PRODUCT WAS PRODUCED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENTAL LICENSING OR INSPECTION.” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in Texas?
Texas does not require a general cottage-food permit or registration for most sellers. No general permit or license required. Registration with DSHS is mandatory for producers selling time/temperature-control-for-safety (TCS) foods and for vendors reselling TCS cottage foods; registration also yields a DSHS ID number that may replace the home address on labels. A food-handler certificate is required for the operator. Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in Texas?
Yes. Texas allows cottage food to be sold online. Check the official source for current rules on delivery and shipping.
Is there a sales cap for cottage food in Texas?
Yes. Texas caps annual cottage food sales at $150,000 gross.
Do I need a Nutrition Facts panel for cottage food in Texas?
Usually not for direct cottage-food sales. Most sellers only need the ingredient, allergen, net-weight, and disclosure label this page's free tool makes. You generally do need an FDA Nutrition Facts panel once you sell into retail or wholesale, ship across state lines, or make a nutrient claim like “low sugar.”

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Verify before selling

Cottage-food rules change often. Confirm Texas's current requirements with the official source above before printing or selling. Panelry is not affiliated with any government agency and does not provide legal advice. See our disclaimer.

Last verified July 2026 against Texas's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry