Gillespie County Health Division

Health Division LogoThe Gillespie County Health Division provides environmental health services to the citizens and visitors of Gillespie County.

The Gillespie County Health Division responsibilities include: 

  • Inspections in accordance with state law of all food service establishments:
    •  restaurants / catering
    • wine tasting rooms / bars
    • schools / childcare facilities 
    • groceries / convenience stores 
    • mobile food units
    • temporary event food booths   
  • Investigate all health related complaints.
  • Provide training and education for food service personnel and general public.
  • Environmental health inspections for public schools, childcare facilities, and foster homes.
  • Inspections on municipal pools and playgrounds.
  • Conduct plan reviews on new and remodeled facilities. 

Food and Water Safety During Power Outages

Health Services

The Gillespie County Health Division offers environmental health-related services. For medical and immunization services, please contact your family physician or the Texas Department of State Health Services local office in Kerrville at (830) 896-5515.

  1. Cottage Law

The Texas Cottage Food Law allows individuals to sell certain foods made in home kitchens, without having to get apply for a food permit with local health jurisdiction. 

DSHS - Cottage Food Production Operations

25 TAC §229.661 - Cottage Food Production Operations

Visit TexasCottageFoodLaw.com for additional information and details. 

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Contact Us

  1. City Hall
  2. 126 W. Main Street

  3. Fredericksburg, TX 78624-3708
  4. Phone: 830-997-7521
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