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Homemade Texas connects customers with local cottage food producers and helps serious sellers stand out by doing things right.
The greatest fine art of the future will be the making of a comfortable living from a small piece of land.
Abraham Lincoln
About Us
We support policies that promote independence and self-sufficiency at home.
The Texas cottage food law opened the door for home-based entrepreneurs, but building a trusted business takes more than permission. At Homemade Texas, we support serious cottage food producers who are committed to doing things right.
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Our verified sellers have taken extra steps to demonstrate professionalism, from proper labeling to food safety training and compliance with state requirements. These are the producers raising the bar for what a home-based food business can be.
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We also advocate for the continued growth of the cottage food industry across Texas, supporting anyone who wants to make the most of their home, from baking to gardening to raising backyard chickens.
Do I have to charge sales tax on cake pops?
For years, a persistent rumor has circulated in the cottage food world: “Cake balls are tax exempt, but cake pops are taxable because the stick
Homemade Texas sends letter in support of Austin’s Strong Local Commerce Initiative
Across Texas, we are seeing a growing trend of cities shutting down small front yard and porch sales, often without any clear explanation of why
Homemade Texas sends second letter to Pasadena Health Department
On October 29, 2025, we sent a second letter to the Pasadena Health Department regarding their employees’ improper enforcement of sampling rules for cottage food