Texas Zoning & Land Use Laws
Zoning regulations, ADU laws, short-term rental rules, and land use policies for Texas. Source-cited from state legislation and municipal codes.
Total Cities
1,216
Total Counties
254
ADU State Law
No state law
Lot Split Law
No state law
Cottage Food Law
Yes
Cities With Data
7
Cottage Food Law
Texas Cottage Food Law (Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 437, Subchapter E): Allows home-based food businesses without a state license or permit. No annual revenue cap. Allowed products: non-potentially-hazardous foods including baked goods, candy, jam, jelly, dried herb mixes, dehydrated vegetables, popcorn, roasted nuts. Direct-to-consumer sales only (no retail, no wholesale). Labels must include: producer name, address, phone; product name; ingredients in descending order by weight; net weight; allergen statement; and 'Made in a Home Kitchen. This product is not inspected by the Texas Department of State Health Services.' Online sales with in-person delivery allowed in Texas. Texas has one of the most permissive cottage food laws in the US — no revenue cap, no permit, includes online/delivery sales. Local health departments cannot impose additional requirements on cottage food operations.
Texas Cities with Zoning Data
Source: Texas State Legislature. Last verified April 3, 2026. View source