Earn Your Texas Food Handlers Card Fast

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get a food handlers card in Texas?

To earn your Texas Food Handlers Card, simply watch the videos, and pass the test. You can learn and test in just 90 minutes.

Does Texas require a food handlers card?

The Texas Department of State Health Services requires that you earn a food handler card if you work at a food establishment that stores, prepares, packages, serves, vends, or otherwise provides food within 30 days of employment.

This includes:

• restaurants
• retail food stores
• catering operations
• markets
• food banks
• institutions

To operate a cottage food business in Texas, you must complete a basic food safety education or an ANAB-accredited food handler training program, such as this training.

For more information on the requirements for cottage food businesses, visit our guide on Texas cottage food laws.

Will my Texas Food Handler Card be valid throughout Texas?

Your FoodSafePal food handler card will be valid throughout Texas, no matter your county or city.

How long is a food handlers card good for in Texas?

Your Texas food handler card is valid for two years from the date you earn it.

How do I get a copy of my Texas Food Handlers Card?

Your Texas food handlers card and certificate will automatically be issued digitally after passing the exam. You can download, print, or email it anytime by logging into your account.