Texas Food Handler Card · ANAB-Accredited Training

Get or Renew Your Texas Food Handler Card

Finish in 90 minutes on any device.

Complete your accredited training online, pass the test, and your Texas food handler card is on your screen the moment you pass.

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How to Earn Your Texas Food Handler Card

1

Enroll

Takes seconds

Check out in a few clicks — quick and secure, and your course opens the moment you pay.

2

Complete the Course

As little as 90 minutes — pause anytime

Watch short videos and pass the test on your schedule. Most people pass on their first try — and if not, your retake is free.

3

Get Your Card & Certificate

Issued the moment you finish

Download, print, or email your official food handler card and certificate instantly — or upgrade to have a professionally printed copy mailed to you.

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Does Texas Require a Food Handler Card?

Yes — Texas law requires anyone who handles food or works around food-contact surfaces to get a food handler card within 30 days of starting the job. This video explains who needs one, how to get it online, and how to renew it before it expires — all with FoodSafePal.

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Food manager certification

08/24/26

Enjoyed taking the course on my time. The materials were well laid out and easy to follow. The test was way easier to set up than I was expecting. Overall great experience.

Lindsey H
Minneapolis, MN

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks, Lindsey! We’re glad to hear that setting up your proctored exam was easier than expected and that you had a great experience overall. Congratulations on earning your Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) credential!

Very easy to understand

08/23/26

The class was easy to understand

Karold Scruggs
Mooreville, MS

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you Karold! Congrats on passing!

It was informative

08/23/26

It was good

Katherine thompson
Auburn, GA

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you Katherine! Congrats on earning your card!

Simple

08/23/26

very simple/easy to use.👍

Michael
Fort Benning, GA

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks Michael! We’re a big fan of simplicity and ease, so it’s great to know that was your experience. Congrats on passing!

Very thorough

08/22/26

Though most of it didn’t apply to me, there was a lot of great information!

Allison
Schertz, TX

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks Allison! Way to stick with it even if some of the content wasn’t applicable to your food business. Congrats on passing!

Yahoo

08/22/26

Easy to follow and now I have food safe certificate

Theresa Vanas-Jones
Clinton Township, MI

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks Theresa! Congrats on earning your certificate!

Common Questions About Getting Your Texas Food Handlers Card

To get or renew your Texas food handler card, just complete the training videos and pass the test. The entire process takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. Your card will be issued instantly after you pass.

The Texas Department of State Health Services requires that you earn a food handlers 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

Your FoodSafePal Food Handlers Card will be valid throughout Texas, no matter your county or city.

Your Texas Food Handlers Card will be valid for two years from the date you earn it.

Your Texas Food Handlers Card will be issued digitally as soon as you pass the exam. You can download, print, or email it anytime by logging into your account. If you’d like a professionally printed copy mailed to you, you can order one directly from your account.

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.

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Train at your pace, and your food handler card is on your screen the moment you pass.

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