Public Health Regulations for Unincorporated Areas of Travis County

Regulations and ordinances play a critical role in reducing illness and improving health in the general population. Click the drop-down menus below to learn more:

Report a Nuisance

• To report nuisance issues, contact Austin 3-1-1

Animal Pens

• Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 341.011

Food Protection

• Federal Drug Administration: 2017 Food Code
• Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER)
• Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 6, Chapter 431. Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
• Chapter 247, Travis County Food Orders

Illegal Dumping

• Texas Health & Safety Code 365.011 & 365.012, Littering

Nuisances

• Travis County Chapter 61, Abatement of Nuisances
• Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 341.011
• Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 343

Swimming Pools and Spas

• Travis County Chapter 61A, Swimming Pools
• Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 757 for Pool Yard Enclosures
• Texas Health and Safety Code 341.064 for Swimming Pools and Bathhouses
• Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 265

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