Texas Food Handler Practice Test 2026
In Texas, food employees must complete an accredited food handler course within 30 days of starting work. Courses are approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or accredited by ANSI, and the provider gives the final test. Practice test 1 covers the Texas rules; the other sets cover food safety basics.
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Godkänt: Set by the accredited course provider. Ansvarig: Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS); accredited course providers. Öva gratis här med 131 frågor, alla med svar och förklaring. Kontrollerad mot officiella källor den 10 oktober 2026.
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Svar: D. Within 30 days of employment
TFER §228.31 requires all food employees to complete accredited food handler training within 30 days of employment.
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Svar: B. Someone who works with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food-contact surfaces
The Texas definition covers anyone who works with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or surfaces that touch food.
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Svar: C. 2 years from the date it was issued
Under 25 TAC §229.178, a certificate with no listed expiration date is valid for two years from the date of issue.
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Svar: A. Programs approved by Texas DSHS or accredited by ANSI
Texas accepts food handler programs approved by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or accredited by ANSI.
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Svar: D. Statewide
Texas Health and Safety Code §438.046 says accredited certificates are recognized statewide as proof of training.
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Svar: A. No, it may not charge a fee or require a local card for an accredited certificate
Under Texas law, a local health jurisdiction may not require or issue a local food handler card, or charge a fee, for an accredited certificate.
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Svar: B. A Certified Food Manager
Certified Food Managers do not also need a food handler certificate.
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Svar: B. An establishment that serves only prepackaged items
Establishments that serve only prepackaged foods are exempt, along with temporary food establishments under DSHS jurisdiction.
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Svar: C. It is valid only for that employer's workers and is not accepted statewide
A single business may train its own staff with a non-accredited course, but that training only counts for that business.
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Svar: C. Yes, if the program was ANSI-accredited
Texas recognizes out-of-state food handler cards if the program was accredited by ANSI.
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Svar: D. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
DSHS approves food handler education programs and publishes the rules and FAQ.
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Bra att veta före provet
- All food employees must complete an accredited food handler course within 30 days of employment (TFER §228.31).
- A certificate with no expiration date is valid for 2 years from the date of issue.
- Accredited programs are approved by Texas DSHS or accredited by ANSI.
- Accredited certificates are recognized statewide, and local health departments may not require a separate local card.
- Certified Food Managers are exempt, as are establishments that serve only prepackaged food.
Vanliga frågor
How long do I have to get a Texas food handler certificate?
You must finish an accredited food handler course within 30 days of starting work.
How long is a Texas food handler card valid?
Until the expiration date on the card. If no date is listed, it is valid for 2 years from the date it was issued.
Will my Texas food handler card work in any city?
Yes. Certificates from accredited programs are recognized statewide.
Is a food handler card from another state accepted in Texas?
Yes, if it came from an ANSI-accredited program.