The purpose of this subchapter is to implement Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 437, which authorizes the department to collect fees and to conduct inspections requested or required by certain food establishments when exempt from permitting by the department.

Source Note: The provisions of this §229.470 adopted to be effective September 1, 2007, 32 TexReg 5376; amended to be effective May 13, 2024, 49 TexReg 3288