§ 437.001 Definitions
§ 437.002 Enforcement of State Law by County or Public Health District
§ 437.003 County Authority to Require Permit
§ 437.004 Public Health District Authority to Require Permit
§ 437.005 Public Hearing
§ 437.0055 Permit From Department Required in Areas Not Regulated by County or Public Health District
§ 437.0056 Rulemaking Authority
§ 437.0057 Regulation of Food Handlers and Other Food Service Employees by Counties, Public Health Districts, and the Department
§ 437.006 More Than One Permit Prohibited
§ 437.0065 Permits for Certain Farmers and Food Producers
§ 437.007 Nonprofit Organizations Exempt
§ 437.0073 Medallion for Mobile Food Units in Certain Populous Municipalities
§ 437.0074 Mobile Food Units in Certain Populous Counties
§ 437.0075 Food Managers in Certain Populous Counties
§ 437.0076 Certified Food Manager
§ 437.008 Permit Renewal
§ 437.009 Inspections; Inspection Following Adoption of Certain Local Orders; Prohibited Disciplinary Action
§ 437.0091 Municipal Ordinance Registry
§ 437.0095 Detention
§ 437.010 Submission of Plans and Subsequent Inspection
§ 437.011 Inspection of Existing Entities On Adoption of Order
§ 437.012 County and Public Health District Fees
§ 437.0123 County and Public Health District Fees in Certain Populous Counties
§ 437.01235 Fees for Premises With Alcoholic Beverage Permit or License
§ 437.0124 County and Public Health District Fee Schedule
§ 437.0125 Department Fees
§ 437.013 Audited Statement
§ 437.014 Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Permit
§ 437.0145 Emergency Suspension or Closing Order
§ 437.015 Injunction
§ 437.0155 Department Injunction
§ 437.016 Criminal Penalty: Violation of County and Public Health District Permit Requirements
§ 437.0165 Criminal Penalty: Violation of Department Permit Requirement
§ 437.017 Conflict With Alcoholic Beverage Code
§ 437.018 Administrative Penalty
§ 437.0185 Administrative Penalty by Public Health District or County
§ 437.0186 Assessment of Administrative Penalty
§ 437.019 Exemption for Certain Bed and Breakfast Establishments
§ 437.0191 Exemption for Cottage Food Production Operations
§ 437.0192 Regulation of Cottage Food Production Operations by Local Government Authorities Prohibited; Complaints
§ 437.0193 Packaging and Labeling Requirements for Cottage Food Production Operations
§ 437.0194 Certain Sales by Cottage Food Production Operations Prohibited or Restricted
§ 437.0195 Production of Cottage Food Products
§ 437.01951 Requirements for Sale of Certain Cottage Foods
§ 437.01952 Requirements for Sale of Frozen Fruit or Vegetables
§ 437.0196 Time and Temperature Control for Safety Food; Prohibition for Cottage Food Production Operations; Exception
§ 437.0197 Exemption for Small Honey Production Operation
§ 437.0198 Regulation of Small Honey Production Operation Prohibited
§ 437.0199 Labeling Requirements for Small Honey Production Operation
§ 437.020 Regulation of Food Samples At Farms and Farmers’ Markets
§ 437.0201 Regulation of Food At Farmers’ Markets Under Temporary Food Establishment Permits
§ 437.0202 Temperature Requirements for Food At Farmers’ Markets
§ 437.0203 Regulation of Cooking Demonstrations At Farmers’ Markets
§ 437.021 Authority to Operate On Certain Property
§ 437.023 Service Animals
§ 437.025 Requirements for Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas; Municipal Preemption
§ 437.026 Sale of Certain Food by Food Service Establishment
§ 437.027 Prohibited Restrictions On Packaging, Utensils, and Straws

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 437 - Regulation of Food Service Establishments, Retail Food Stores, Mobile Food Units, and Roadside Food Vendors

  • Affidavit: means a statement in writing of a fact or facts signed by the party making it, sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, and officially certified to by the officer under his seal of office. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Signature: includes the mark of a person unable to write, and "subscribe" includes the making of such a mark. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Uphold: The decision of an appellate court not to reverse a lower court decision.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
  • Week: means seven consecutive days. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005