State Resources and legal links
1. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) – Cottage Food Production
What it is: The official state overview of cottage food regulations, including training, labeling, and sales rules.
Why it matters: It’s the source of all official cottage food provisions, including definitions, labeling guidelines, and exemptions.
🔗 Link: Texas DSHS Cottage Food Production capitol.texas.gov+12austincountynewsonline.com+12texascottagefoodlaw.com+12texascottagefoodlaw.com+10dshs.texas.gov+10austincountynewsonline.com+10
2. Texas Administrative Code – Title 25, §229.661
What it is: The exact regulatory language with definitions and legal requirements for cottage food.
Why it matters: For anyone needing full legal clarity—this is the law behind the guidelines.
🔗 Link: [25 TAC §229.661 – Cottage Food Production Operations] (via DSHS overview) farmandranchfreedom.org+10dshs.texas.gov+10trackbill.com+10
3. Senate Bill 541 (SB 541) – Cottage Food Law Expansion
What it is: The bill text and summary expanding allowed cottage foods, raising sales cap, and updating labeling rules—effective September 1, 2025.
Why it matters: The new “Texas Food Freedom Act” will significantly change what you can produce legally from home.
🔗 Link to Bill Text & Summary: [SB 541 – Official Legislature Text] co.chambers.tx.us+15legiscan.com+15legiscan.com+15
4. Homemade Texas (Texas Cottage Food Law Hub)
What it is: A comprehensive community guide—with FAQs, recipe guides, and easy breakdowns of SB 541.
Why it matters: Offers practical, baker-friendly explanations and visual guidance—great for beginners.
🔗 Link: [Homemade Texas Cottage Food Law Hub] legiscan.com+15texascottagefoodlaw.com+15austincountynewsonline.com+15
5. Farm & Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) – Cottage Food Laws
What it is: National overview with Texas-specific info and comparisons to other states.
Why it matters: Great for context and understanding how Texas aligns with broader cottage food regulations.
🔗 Link: [FARFA on Texas Cottage Food Law] legiscan.com+15farmandranchfreedom.org+15co.chambers.tx.us+15