Texas Food Handler Certificate Program

If your department or organization will be providing food at events open to the public, at least one person with a Texas Food Handler Certification is required to be present at your TFE at all times. Environmental Health, Safety, Risk and Emergency Management (EHSREM), in partnership with Student Involvement, provides Texas Food Handler Training for students, staff, and faculty. 

To complete the Texas Food Handler Training online through Canvas, please email us at foodsafety@txstate.edu stating your name and Net ID. 

Before registering for the Texas Food Handler Course, please review the following:

• A valid student PLID (A#) and email are required in order to register for the training.
• Successfully complete the online or classroom training. A minimum score of 70% is required for successful completion.
• Once you have successfully completed the training, you will be issued a Food Handler Certificate.
• Food Handler Certificates are valid for 2 years after training date.
• The certificate must be present while serving food at an open event or for sale of food to the public while on Texas State property.