08/23/2026
There was a long debate among TX cottage bakers as to whether or not you had to be physically present during the hand off or sale of food. This article helps clear this up.
“…In other words, according to DSHS, the producer’s physical presence is not necessarily required when the consumer takes possession of the food.”
So now I want to hear from you!
Do you like yip yapping with me on Friday afternoons or do you prefer to just grab your order and skedaddle? No hard feelings if you prefer the latter, I too can have a drained social battery 😂
Also if any other fellow bakers reported another baker for having self serve farm stands or a porch pick up system, this is a great reminder to stay in your lane and mind ya business 🤪
There has been a great deal of discussion recently about unattended or self-service cottage food stands in Texas. Unfortunately, some of that discussion has crossed the line from explaining an unsettled issue into stating, as fact, requirements that simply do not appear anywhere in Texas law. Homema...
