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
None stated in sources.
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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