The bill amends the definition of a "cottage food production operation" in the Texas Health and Safety Code. It specifies that such operations are conducted by individuals from their homes who produce a variety of non-hazardous food items, including baked goods, candy, nuts, fruit butters, jams, and more. Notably, the bill removes the previous requirement that these operations must have an annual gross income of $50,000 or less from the sale of these foods. Additionally, it clarifies that these individuals must sell their products directly to consumers and deliver them at the point of sale or another designated location.

The bill mandates that the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission adopt necessary rules to implement these changes as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date, which is set for September 1, 2025. This legislative change aims to provide more flexibility for cottage food producers in Texas, potentially encouraging local food entrepreneurship.

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