TX HB520

Expands the definition of "cottage food production operation" to include nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) entities) in addition to individuals operating from home

Doubles the annual gross income limit for cottage food operations from $50,000 to $100,000

Allows cottage food operations to sell certain products (excluding baked goods) to "cottage food vendors" at wholesale, who can then resell directly to consumers at farmers' markets, farm stands, and retail stores

Permits sale of baked goods requiring time and temperature control (like cream or custard pies), provided they are stored and delivered at proper temperatures and labeled with safe handling instructions

Prohibits local governments from requiring cottage food operations to obtain licenses or permits, and mandates termination of government employees who knowingly attempt to require such licensing

Allows cottage food operations to omit their home address from product labels if they register with the state health department