Per the regulation governing food manager certification in Texas is found in Section 25 TAC §229.176 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). This section falls within Title 25, Health Services, Part 1, Department of State Health Services, Chapter 229, Food and Drug, Subchapter K, Texas Food Establishments.

To obtain certification as a food manager in Texas, individuals must successfully pass either:

• FMC^® Food Managers Certification, this ANAB-CFP Certified Food Manager Program exam. The ANAB-CFP exam, can be proctored through Prometric Testing Centers, proctored remotely through Prometric ProProctor or through an approved EduProctor On-site Proctor.  FMC Food Managers Certification ANAB-CfP exam is recognized nationwide where the program is accepted.  Click here to enroll now.
   
• FMC^® Food Manager Classes, Texas.FoodManagerClasses.com,  Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)-approved exam which is valid only in Texas and is not a proctored exam.

Under Texas state law, it is mandatory for every food establishment to have at least one certified food manager present.

Additionally, all other employees handling food in these establishments must undergo accredited food handlers training. The Texas DSHS stipulates that this training program must encompass a minimum of two hours of material. Within 60 days of commencing employment, employees who interact with unpackaged food, food equipment, utensils, or surfaces that come into contact with food must complete the food handler certificate program.

Yes, FMC Food Managers Certification is approved by the TEA Texas Education Agency as a culinary education program for Secondary Schools in Texas.  Secondary Schools, which also include High Schools, can instruct and use FMC's ANAB-CFP Certified Food Protection Manager exam to certify their Food Manager candidates (students).  

High Schools, Secondary Schools, follow this link at Texas Education Agency's IBC list for Accountability 2022-2024 for proof.

Note item number: 993 for Food Protection Manager Certification referencing American National
Standards Institute (700).  

This indicates that Food Protection Manager Certification programs approved by ANAB, formerly ANSI, American National Standards Institute, for ANAB-CFP programs are approved by Texas Education Agency as Certified Food Protection Manager programs to be used in Secondary Schools.

Yes, EduClasses^® also offers non-proctored Food Manager Classes Texas DSHS Accredited Certified Food Manager training and exams.  

Go to FMC Food Manager Classes Texas.FoodManagerClasses.com to learn more and sign up!

Yes, Certified Food Manager certificates are required in Texas. 

Per the Texas Food Establishment Rules approximately an eight hour training program with an exam following.  The Certified Food Manager Certificates are valid for five years.

The cost of the FMC Food Managers Certification program is $65 plus the proctor fee.

The cost of the FMC Texas Food Manager Classes program is $30 with no proctor fee.

FMC Food Managers Certification is an accredited food manager certification program that is fully accepted within the State of Texas.

Furthermore per the State of Texas Food Establishment Rules, "The CFM Program accredits and licenses training programs for candidates new to the food industry who may need training. DSHS also licenses Test Sites that provide the food manager's examination to those who have sufficient background in the food industry and wish to take the examination. Examinations offered through training programs and test sites are accredited through American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National Accreditation Board – Conference for Food Protection (ANAB-CFP). CFM certificates issued through these providers receive national reciprocity. The CFM Program also licenses internet examination providers. CFM certificates issued through these providers receive state-wide reciprocity."

FMC ANAB-CFP Directory Profile: anabpd.ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/personnel-certification/food-protection-manager/AllDirectoryDetails?&prgID=8&OrgId=2133&statusID=4

Texas DSHS Accepted Food Managers Listing: www.dshs.texas.gov/licensing-certified-food-manager-training-programs

ANAB-CFP Directory:  anabpd.ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/personnel-certification/food-protection-manager/AlLdirectoryListing?menuID=8&prgID=8&statusID=4

Yes, TX DSHS has provided a helpful TFER guide that is called the Regulatory Quick Reference. Regulatory Quick Reference can be used to quickly reference the TFER and further details the 1-47 violations.

Yes, Harris County, Texas, requires food establishments to have at least one certified food manager on staff. This requirement ensures that food safety protocols are strictly followed, helping to prevent foodborne illnesses and protect public health. Food managers must pass an accredited Food Manager Certification (FMC) exam to meet these requirements.

Training for this certification is highly recommended as it helps individuals understand essential food safety principles, including proper food handling, sanitation practices, and cross-contamination prevention. The certification must be obtained from an ANAB-CFP Accredited Certified Food Manager provider or Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) approved provider.

Completing both training and certification not only meets Harris County regulations but also enhances operational standards and boosts customer confidence. For detailed guidance, you can refer to local health department regulations or visit accredited course providers for options on training and certification.

FMC Food Managers Certification is an ANAB-CFP Accredited Food Manager Certification exam provider.