Overview

All retail food establishments, mobile food establishments, temporary event food vendors, farmer's market food vendors, and yard egg producers which operate in the unincorporated areas of Hays County and/or in the cities of Buda, Kyle, and Wimberley are required to obtain a Food Permit from Hays County Development Services.

A Food Establishment Permit can be applied for online at MyGovernmentOnline. Click on “Customer Portal" then enter "Texas" as the State followed by "Hays County as the "Jurisdiction". Next, click "GO". Log into your account or create an account, if you are a new user.

For more information about applying online or making an online payment, please visit the Documents & Forms page and view the Online Application & Payment Guide. The most recent Fee Schedule can also be found on the Documents & Forms page.

Authority is granted to Hays County through the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 437 and Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 228 & 229.

The most recent version of local and state regulations can be found under "Regulations" on the Documents & Forms Page.

Below are three (3) options to file a complaint against a food establishment.

1. Call 512 – 393 – 2150 and choose option 3 to file a complaint.
2. Email Development Services directly to file a complaint.
3. Anonymous Reporting: visit MyGovernmentOnline. Click on “Customer Portal" then enter "Texas" as the State followed by "Hays County as the "Jurisdiction". Next, click "GO". On the left side, select "File A Complaint" followed by clicking "Complaints". Next, select the complaint category which best describes the issue. A pop-up will appear asking you to log-in or to “Proceed Anonymously”. Follow the remaining steps and be as detailed as possible. Please include any photos, documents, or other information.

• Handwashing Poster – English
• Handwashing Poster – Spanish
• Texas Department of Health and Human Services (DSHS) – Cottage Food Production Operations
• Texas Department of Health and Human Services (DSHS) – Farmer’s Market
• Texas Department of Health and Human Services (DSHS) – Guidance Publications
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Retail Food Protection
• Mobile Food Establishment Requirements for Permitting
• Vendor Guide (English & Spanish)
  
• Vendor booth guide (English & Spanish)
  
• For more information about food establishments, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.
• Did not find the information you need? Please reach out to our dedicated staff by emailing foodpermits@hayscountytx.gov or by calling 512-393-2150 (option 2).