Texas § HS.438.0431 - BASIC FOOD SAFETY ACCREDITATION
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§ HS.438.0431. BASIC FOOD SAFETY ACCREDITATION
BASIC FOOD SAFETY ACCREDITATION. (a) Notwithstanding Section 438.043 , the department may accredit an education or training program for basic food safety for food handlers as provided by this section. (b) The executive commissioner shall by rule define the basic food safety training or education required to be included in a course curriculum. The course curriculum must include the food allergen awareness information described by Section 437.027 (b). The course length may not exceed two hours. (c) A training or education program accredited under this section may require a participant to achieve a passing score on an examination to successfully complete the course for certification. (d) A program accredited under this section may be delivered through the Internet. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1299 (S.B. 552 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219 ), Sec. 3.1136, eff. April 2, 2015. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1031 (S.B. 812 ), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2023.
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Section HS.438.0431 ("BASIC FOOD SAFETY ACCREDITATION") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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