# Tex. Health and Safety Code § 438.011: DEFINITIONS

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C438_S438.011

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Health and Safety Code § 438.011
- **Heading:** DEFINITIONS
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 438 / Section 438.011

## Text

In this subchapter:

(1) "Dish" includes a vessel of any shape or size, made of any type of material, commonly used in eating or drinking.

(2) "Food factory" includes a place in which, as a business, food is manufactured or prepared for human consumption.

(3) "Receptacle" includes a vessel, tray, pot, pan, or other article used for holding food.

(4) "Utensil" includes a vessel or article of any shape or size, made of any material, commonly used in preparing, holding, storing, transporting, serving, or eating food.

## Nearby sections

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- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 438.014 § 438.014. STERILIZATION OF FOOD SERVICE ITEMS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C438_S438.014.md)
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