Licensing Requirements - Milk and Dairy

As a Milk and Dairy unit, you must have a valid license to operate in the State of Texas. To become licensed, please submit a new application, including all fees, to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).  

 

Operating in Texas without a license is a prohibited act under Texas law, punishable by a penalty of up to $25,000 per day, per violation, or referral to the Attorney General for injunctive relief to prohibit operating without a license, civil penalties, attorney’s fees and costs. 

 

Additional regulation information can be found in Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 229, §229.281(c)(3)

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