Tex.
Health & Safety Code Section 437.0203
Regulation of Cooking Demonstrations at Farmers’ Markets
(a)
In this section, “farmers’ market” and “food” have the meanings assigned by Section 437.020 (Regulation of Food Samples at Farms and Farmers’ Markets).(b)
Except as provided by this section and Sections 437.020 (Regulation of Food Samples at Farms and Farmers’ Markets), 437.0201 (Regulation of Food at Farmers’ Markets Under Temporary Food Establishment Permits), and 437.0202 (Temperature Requirements for Food at Farmers’ Markets):(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.(c)
A person may conduct a cooking demonstration at a farmers’ market only if:(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 (Definition), Chapter 438 (Public Health Measures Relating to Food), supervising the demonstration; and(B)
complies with Sections 437.020 (Regulation of Food Samples at Farms and Farmers’ Markets) and 437.0202 (Temperature Requirements for Food at Farmers’ Markets), 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.
Source:
Section 437.0203 — Regulation of Cooking Demonstrations at Farmers' Markets, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.437.htm#437.0203 (accessed May 26, 2025).
