Statutes and Laws - Retail Food Establishments

Texas Laws

Health and Safety Code

• Chapter 437 - Regulation of Food Service Establishments, Retail Food Stores, Mobile Food Units & Roadside Vendors
• Chapter 438 - Public Health Measures Relating To Food

Rules & Regulations

Texas Administrative Code, Title 25

• Chapter 228 - Texas Food Establishments Rules (TFER)  
• Chapter 229 (U) - Permitting Retail Food Establishments
• Chapter 229 (Z) - Inspection Fees for Retail Food Establishments(Website)

Resources

• FDA Food Code 2017 (Weblink) NEW 8/2021
• FAQs on Texas Food Establishment Rules
• Regulatory Guidance and Clarifications for Food Establishment Rules

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