tx-May292026-90: 25 TAC §228.221 (Repeal) — Retail Food Establishments
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The executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), adopts the repeal of §228.221 concerning Mobile Food Units. Section 228.221 is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 24, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 2584). The repeal will not be republished. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION The repeal is necessary to remove an outdated rule related to the regulation and permitting of mobile food units, roadside food vendors, and pushcarts. House Bill (HB) 2844, 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, created Texas Health and Safety Code (HSC) Chapter 437B, concerning Mobile Food Vendors (MFVs). HB 2844 made significant changes to how MFVs are regulated, licensed, and inspected in Texas. New rules were proposed in Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 25, Chapter 226, concerning Mobile Food Vendors. The new rules were published in the May 15, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 3374) and became effective May 19, 2026. COMMENTS The 14-day comment period ended on May 8, 2026. DSHS did not receive any comments regarding the proposed repeal....
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