TX HB2588

Expands the definition of "cottage food production operation" to include nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)) in addition to individuals operating from home, and allows production at the home of a nonprofit's director or officer

Increases the annual gross income cap for cottage food operations from $50,000 to $100,000, with automatic annual adjustments for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index

Broadens permitted foods to include any food except meat/poultry, seafood, ice products (ice cream, gelato, popsicles), low-acid canned goods, CBD/THC products, and raw milk products

Creates a new "cottage food vendor" category allowing third parties with contractual relationships to purchase cottage food at wholesale and resell directly to consumers at farmers' markets, farm stands, and retail stores

Prohibits local governments from requiring licenses or permits for cottage food operations and mandates termination of any government employee who knowingly attempts to require such permits in violation of the law