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Texas DSHS accepts public comments on food and drug draft rules

The Texas Department of State Health Services is accepting comments from stakeholders on draft rules for Food and Drug regulations under Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Chapter 229. The comment period ends November 17, 2026.

Where
Statewide
When
Nov. 3, 2026
Sources
From an official record

Taxes and money

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Coming up

  • Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Comment period ends for draft Food and Drug rules1

Who's involved

  • Texas Department of State Health ServicesAgency accepting stakeholder comments on draft rules

The facts

  • DSHS is accepting stakeholder comments on draft Food and Drug rules under Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Chapter 229.1
  • The comment period for the draft rules ends Nov. 17, 2026.1
  • Comments can be emailed to DSHS Foods Regulatory or questions to HHS Rules Coordination Office.1

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  1. Deadline for Comments on HHS Draft Rules Due Nov. 17 Texas Health and Human Services Commission , official record, November 3, 2026

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Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), government agency implementing reciprocity agreements; Josh Hall, Deputy Chief, TDLR electrical licensing; Larry Reichle, Chief electrical inspector, TDLR

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Lonte Alston, defendant sentenced to life in prison without parole; Christopher Falcon, victim, shot and killed in May 2022

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