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Since our Food Handler program is Texas-approved, you will NOT need to visit your local health department to pay an additional fee. Just print your certificate and you're good to go!
Proudly certifying employees from McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Whataburger, Texas Roadhouse, Walmart, and thousands of local businesses. Fully TABC-approved and accepted by every single health department in Texas.
See Why the Pros Choose Us — Preview Course →State-approved by Texas DSHS (License #16) and TABC-approved. The food handler course takes about 30 minutes with no exam, for $9.99. Print your certificate as soon as you finish.
Trusted by 240,000+ Texas food workers since 2010.
At Food Handlers of Texas we train and certify everyone who works with food. This includes cooks, managers, servers and more.
We also teach how to sell and serve alcohol the right way. This is our Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) course.
Our lessons mix useful facts with short, clear examples. You learn fast and do not spend hours on the material. If you lose your certificate, you can print a new copy for free from our website at any time.
The online Food Handler Course costs $9.99. That is the full price. There is no exam fee and no extra charge at your local health department, since the State of Texas approves our program. Pay once, finish the course, and print your card the same day. Read more about the cost.
Most people finish in about 30 minutes. The course is self-paced, so you can stop and come back on any phone, tablet or computer. There is no exam at the end. When you reach the last page, your certificate is ready to print right away. See the fastest way to get your card.
Anyone who works with food that the public eats needs a card. This includes cooks, servers, bartenders, cashiers who touch food, food truck staff and delivery drivers who handle orders. Texas gives new workers 60 days from their start date to get one. Check if your job needs a card.
Your Texas food handler card is valid for 2 years from the day you finish the course, anywhere in Texas. When it expires, you take the short course again and print a new card. If you lose your card before then, you can print a free copy from your account. Learn about renewal and copies.
The food handler card is for people who handle food. The TABC certificate is for people who sell or serve alcohol, like bartenders and servers. Many restaurant workers need both. The food handler course takes about 30 minutes with no exam. The TABC course takes about 2 hours and ends with a short exam. Compare the certificates.
| What it is for | Price | Time | Valid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food handler card: handling food | $9.99 | about 30 minutes | 2 years |
| TABC certificate: selling or serving alcohol | $9.99 | about 2 hours | 2 years |
| Both: most restaurant and bar jobs | $9.99 each | about 3 hours | 2 years |
| Need a copy of a lost card? | free | 1 minute | same as the original |
We believe in creating easy and efficient ways for customers to contact us. Therefore, we have established the following modes of contact:
You may contact us before, during, or after you take the courses, and we will be pleased to help you in resolving all the issues that you may have regarding the courses. We are available to help at all times (24/7) in a day.
Online course - (915)204-4047
Classroom training - (915)204-4045
Send us a message through our website, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
The whole process was stress-free. The course was simple, affordable, and my certificate was ready right away.
I really liked how straightforward the lessons were. No unnecessary fluff — just valuable information and quick results.
The online food handlers course was very convenient for my busy schedule, and the website was really easy to navigate. Customer service is outstanding — prompt, polite and attentive. I recommend Food Handlers of Texas if you need to get your license!
State-approved and accepted statewide — find food handler details for your city (each page is available in English and Spanish):
