Texas Pet Food Regulations
Commercial feed licensing, AAFCO compliance, and labeling requirements for pet treat businesses
Overview
Texas requires commercial feed registration through the Office of the Texas State Chemist (OTSC) at Texas A&M. Facility license $75 (permanent) plus $50/year per product in packages under 5 lbs. Tonnage fees assessed semi-annually. Texas has an efficient online registration system. AAFCO compliance mandatory.
Feed License
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AAFCO Model
Unknown
Annual Fee
Varies
Per Product Fee
N/A
Legal Citation: Tex. Agric. Code § 141.001 et seq. (Texas Commercial Feed Control Act)
Last verified: 2/28/2026
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