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Texas

Establishing sanitation standards for agricultural products

Tex. Health & Safety Code tit. 6, subtitle A, ch. 437 (1989).

Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary

This law regulates food establishments, setting standards for food safety, sanitation, and permits with the state’s Health and Safety Code. This includes farmers who plan to sell produce at farmers’ markets, on-farm, and at farmstands.

State Texas
Jurisdiction Name Texas
Jurisdiction Type state
Food System Topics
  • Urban Agriculture
  • Markets & Distribution
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