Texas

Texas Food Handler Certificate Training

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The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) requires all food workers to earn a food handler certificate from an approved provider within 30 days of employment.

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Does Texas require food workers to earn a food handler card?

Yes, food handlers must obtain a certificate by completing training from an approved, accredited provider. The Texas DSHS has approved Trust20 as a food handler training provider and lists our program on the department’s website.

How long does it take to earn a Texas food handler certificate?

All Texas food handlers must obtain a food handler certificate within 30 days of being hired. Trust20’s course is divided into nine modules and a final assessment. The assessment consists of 45 questions.

Where can I learn more about the requirements for food safety in the state of Texas?

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS): The DSHS oversees health and safety regulations for Texas foodservice workers and organizations, ensuring consistent compliance across the state.

Texas Administrative Code (TAC): The TAC Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 228 outlines requirements for food handlers, certified food protection managers, and retail food establishments.

Why should you take Trust20’s Texas Food Handler Certificate Training?

If you work in the foodservice sector in Texas—whether it’s a restaurant, hospital, school, or any other establishment handling food—food safety is critical. Trust20's training equips food handlers with the expertise to mitigate foodborne illness risks, thereby bolstering their credibility in the job market.

Additionally, Trust20 incorporates allergen awareness into its training. This aligns with SB 812, the “Sergio Lopez Food Allergy Awareness Act,” which requires all food handler and certified food manager programs to include awareness of allergens starting September 1, 2024.

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Impartiality Statement: Trust20 understands and values the importance of impartiality in carrying out our certification activities. Trust20 has documented structures, policies, and procedures to manage conflicts of interest and ensure the objectivity of our certification activities. We identify and document any possibilities for conflicts of interest whether they arise from within or from the activities of related bodies. Trust20 will not provide certification to anybody related to a conflict of interest.

Interactive learning

Stay engaged throughout the course with dynamic lessons that include videos, matching, and decision-making activities.

State-specific resources

Learn about regulations and requirements specific to Texas, and download additional resources to help support your knowledge.

Real-world applications

Connect the course to your experiences via scenario-based learning developed by industry experts.

Accreditation #9065

Trust20's certification program is ANAB-CFP accredited.

Trust20's online, remote-proctored Certified Food Protection Manager exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and Conference for Food Protection (CFP). This exam meets the requirements for food manager certification in most states, but please confirm your local requirements with the health department.

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Texas Food Handler Certificate Training

Trust20's food handler course is approved by the Texas DSHS.

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