Application for certification; training course generally.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 20-54
in effectSec. 20-54. - Application for certification; training course generally.
(a) Any person desiring a food handler's certification shall make written application for certification on forms provided by the health officer. The application shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) The applicant's full name, mailing address, and telephone number;
(2) The gender of the applicant;
(3) The applicant's Texas driver's license or state identification card or other valid form of photographic identification;
(4) The name, address, and telephone number of the establishment where the applicant is currently employed, if employed;
(5) The signature of the applicant; and
(6) Date of birth of the applicant.
(b) A completed application for food handler's training shall serve as a request to obtain a food handler certificate by classroom or online training.
(c) All applications for food handler training must be accompanied by the appropriate fees as set forth in this division.
(d) The health officer may deny an application for a food handler's certificate if the applicant knowingly makes any false, fraudulent, or unlawful statement on the application.
(Ord. No. 99-1346, § 1, 12-15-99; Ord. No. 07-1051, § 2(Exh. A), 9-12-07; Ord. No. 2015-1202, §§ 75, 76, 12-2-2015; Ord. No. 2025-743, § 15, 8-27-2025)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH20FODR_ARTIIFOESGE_DIV3FOSEMACEFOHARE_S20-54APCETRCOGEFetched: 10/26/2026