Tex. Health & Safety Code § 437.0203 · Chapter 437. REGULATION OF FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS, RETAIL FOOD STORES, MOBILE FOOD UNITS, AND ROADSIDE FOOD VENDORS

REGULATION OF COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AT FARMERS' MARKETS.

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(a) In this section, "farmers' market" and "food" have the meanings assigned by Section 437.020.

(b) Except as provided by this section and Sections 437.020, 437.0201, and 437.0202:

(1) this chapter does not regulate cooking demonstrations at a farmers' market; and

(2) a rule adopted under state law may not regulate cooking demonstrations at a farmers' market.

(1) regardless of whether the demonstrator provides a sample of food to consumers, the farmers' market that hosts the demonstration:

(A) has an establishment operator with a valid certification under Subchapter D, Chapter 438, supervising the demonstration; and

(B) complies with Sections 437.020 and 437.0202, the requirements of a temporary food establishment under this chapter, and rules adopted under this chapter; and

(2) when the demonstrator provides a sample of food to consumers:

(A) the demonstrator provides a sample only and not a full serving; and

(B) samples of food prepared during a demonstration are disposed of not later than two hours after the beginning of the demonstration.

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History

Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1275 (H.B. 1382), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.

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Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.437.htm
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