Cottage Food Law /US
A structured reference to state cottage food rules

Guide · Selling from home

Can I sell candy & confections from home in Texas?

Informational only — not legal advice. Verify every requirement with the official agency cited below before producing or selling food.

Yes — candy & confections is allowed under Texas cottage food law.

On Texas's allowed list

  • Any food other than the prohibited items listed (since SB 541, effective September 1, 2025)
  • TCS (refrigerated) foods are allowed with DSHS registration, a date-made label, and safe-handling instructions

Texas DSHS — Texas Cottage Food Production · Verified 2026-09-15

Status is derived from Texas's official allowed and prohibited foods lists. Even when a food is allowed, you still must meet that state's permit, labeling, and sales-channel rules.

Read the full Texas cottage food page or see the Candy & Confections category across states.