A FREE virtual workshop for food entrepreneurs navigating Texas food laws, permits, and local health department requirements.
Whether you're a home baker, beverage brand, caterer, cottage food operator, or aspiring food entrepreneur, understanding Texas food laws can feel overwhelming.
With recent changes to Texas food laws and permitting requirements, now is the perfect time to make sure your business is operating legally and confidently.
Join Black Makers Market for a free, beginner-friendly virtual workshop where we'll break down the rules in plain language and help you understand what applies to your business.
Our goal isn't to overwhelm you—we're here to help you spend less time guessing and more time building.
What You'll Learn
✔ Texas Cottage Food Law basics
✔ Recent updates to Texas food laws and permitting requirements
✔ Food and beverage vendor requirements in Austin, Travis County, and Williamson County
✔ When you need a temporary food permit—and when you don't
✔ How to confidently navigate your local health department
✔ Common mistakes food vendors make (and how to avoid them)
✔ Practical next steps and resources you can use immediately
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is perfect for:
Home bakers
Beverage brands
Cottage food businesses
Caterers
Farmers market vendors
Pop-up food vendors
Aspiring food entrepreneurs
Anyone considering selling food in Texas