Plain-English Rules
Texas Cottage Food Law
Texas sellers usually find the law summary first, then still have to translate it into a real label and booth setup. This page closes that gap with a checklist and live example.
- Required disclosure language for labels and booth signage.
- What details belong on a market-ready product label.
- How to move from rules summary to printable materials.
Label preview
Texas product label
Salted Pecan Blondies Net Wt: 8 oz (227 g) Ingredients: Flour, Brown sugar, Butter, Eggs, Texas pecans, Sea salt Contains: Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Tree nuts. Produced by Hill Country Oven Co. 123 Market Square, Austin, TX 78701 hello@hillcountryoven.com Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Texas food safety regulations.
Booth sign
Disclosure sign preview
Hill Country Oven Co.
123 Market Square, Austin, TX 78701
hello@hillcountryoven.com
Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Texas food safety regulations.
Worked example: cookie label
Use this example as a starting structure, then move into the app dashboard when you need saved products, repeated exports, or public ingredient pages for QR codes.
This page is intentionally practical: plain-English rules, a worked example, and a clear path into a generator instead of a long legal summary with no output.
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Texas market prep checklist
- Verify ingredient order by predominance before printing.
- Include the Texas cottage food disclosure on every product label.
- Keep your booth sign visible anywhere products are displayed.
- Check direct-sale rules for the venue before the event date.
- Use saved product templates so repeated SKUs do not need to be rebuilt.
FAQ
Do Texas cottage food sellers need a product label?
Yes. A label needs the product identity, ingredients, allergen disclosure, producer info, and the Texas cottage food disclosure statement.
Can this page replace legal advice?
No. It helps operationalize the rules, but sellers should review current Texas guidance before printing.