Section 438.046 - List of Accredited Programs(a) The department shall maintain a registry of course programs accredited under this subchapter.(b) A food service worker trained in a course for the employees of a single entity is considered to have met a local health jurisdiction's training, testing, and permitting requirements only as to food service performed for that entity.(b-1) A food service worker trained in a food handler training course that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute or that is accredited by the department and listed with the registry is considered to have met a local health jurisdiction's training, testing, and permitting requirements. A local health jurisdiction may require a food establishment, as that term is defined by Section 438.101, to maintain on the premises of the food establishment a certificate of completion of the training course for employees of the food establishment.(c) A local health jurisdiction may not charge a fee or require or issue a local food handler card for a certificate issued to a food service worker who provides proof of completion of an accredited course described by Subsection (b-1).Tex. Health and Safety Code § 438.046
Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 728,Sec. 1, eff. 6/12/2017.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 843,Sec. 1, eff. 6/17/2015.Amended By Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 822, Sec. 2, eff. 8/28/1995.Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 539, Sec. 16, eff. 9/1/1991 Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.