A request for official determination may be requested to assist in clarifying the applicability of a specific food related rule or regulation enforced by the Department to a specific circumstance. To request an official determination, please fill out the request form below:
Request for Official Determination Form
Please be as detailed as possible about the official determination you are seeking. Providing this information will make it easier for us to furnish an accurate response to your request.
Contact Information
Foods Group
Request for Official Determination
MC 1987
Texas Department of State Health Services
P. O. Box 149347
Austin, Texas 78714-9347
Fax: (512) 834-6681
Email: Lewis.Ressler@dshs.texas.gov or Rod.Moline@dshs.texas.gov