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Texas Compliance Training
Requirements 2026

Navigate TX Labor Code §21 (HB 21), TABC alcohol certification, and food handler requirements with state-approved online courses.
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Compliance Requirements

Each area below connects directly to employer policies, training requirements, recordkeeping, and workforce management.

Sexual Harassment Prevention (TX Labor Code Chapter 21 / HB 21)

All Texas employers regardless of size (HB 21 removed the 15-employee minimum for sexual harassment claims)
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Requirements

  • No state-mandated minimum training hours — but documented training is the primary affirmative defense
  • Supervisors can be held individually liable for sexual harassment (HB 21, 2021)
  • Employers who 'know or should have known' about harassment and fail to act face direct liability
  • Statute of limitations extended from 180 to 300 days (HB 21)
  • Written anti-harassment policy strongly recommended

Key Standards

TX Labor Code Chapter 21 (amended by HB 21, effective Sept 1, 2021); Texas Commission on Human Rights Act; Title VII (federal)

Penalties

EEOC enforcement; individual supervisor liability; unlimited civil damages; TX Workforce Commission complaints

Deadline: No mandated deadline — best practice: at hire and annually. HB 21 creates retroactive exposure for untrained supervisors.

Food Handler Certification (Texas Food Establishment Rules)

All food handlers employed in Texas food service establishments
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Requirements

  • ANSI/ASTM International-accredited food handler certificate required
  • Must be obtained within 60 days of hire
  • Certificate is valid for 2 years
  • Food Protection Manager: at least one ANSI-CFP certified manager per establishment
  • Training must be in the language understood by the employee

Key Standards

Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER), 25 TAC §228.31; TX Health & Safety Code Chapter 438

Penalties

Health code violations; facility citations; possible establishment closure; fines

Deadline: Within 60 days of hire for food handlers; at all times for Food Protection Manager on duty.

TABC Alcohol Server Certification

Anyone who sells, serves, delivers, or dispenses alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption in Texas
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Requirements

  • Complete TABC-approved seller/server education program
  • Completed before or within 30 days of beginning to sell or serve alcohol
  • Valid for 2 years
  • Certification creates affirmative defense in civil dram shop liability cases
  • Managers and supervisors: certification recommended

Key Standards

TX Alcoholic Beverage Code §106.14; TABC Seller/Server Education Program regulations

Penalties

TABC license suspension or revocation; fines up to $10,000; potential criminal charges; civil dram shop liability

Deadline: Before or within 30 days of starting to serve or sell alcohol. Renewal every 2 years.

OSHA Safety Training (Federal)

All Texas private employers (federal OSHA, Region 6 — Dallas)
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Requirements

  • Hazard Communication (HazCom) standard: 29 CFR 1910.1200
  • Emergency Action Plan for applicable workplaces
  • Industry-specific training: OSHA 10 or 30 Hour recommended for construction
  • PPE: selection, use, and maintenance training

Key Standards

29 CFR 1910 (General Industry); 29 CFR 1926 (Construction); Texas uses federal OSHA with no state plan for private employers

Penalties

Up to $16,131 per serious violation; $161,323 per willful or repeated violation

Deadline: At hire and as required by applicable standards. OSHA 10/30 required by many contractors.

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Required Courses for Texas

6 courses mapped to the compliance areas above

Texas Compliance Essentials

All required and recommended courses for complete Texas coverage

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace National

This interactive course equips employees with the knowledge to recognize harassment, take appropriate action, and support a respectful and inclusive work environment through realistic scenarios, interactive exercises, and assessments.

  • 60 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$9.95 per person

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Preventing Sexual Harassment for Managers Course

Because managers act on behalf of their employer, they have heightened responsibilities for preventing and responding to sexual harassment. This course covers recognizing misconduct, responding to complaints, and meeting the training requirements enacted by federal, state, and local lawmakers.

  • 60 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$14.95 per person

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TABC Certification

Earn your TABC certification at your own pace with this 100% online course approved by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Covers seller-server training, minors and alcohol sales, intoxicated people, and alcohol to-go, delivery, and other permits.

  • 120 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$14.99 per person

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Food Handler Training Course

Our online Food Handlers training course provides ANSI accredited, video-based learning to teach you what you need to know about food safety.

  • 120 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$10.00 per person

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Food Protection Manager Course (Lessons Only)

Earn your Food Protection Manager certification through online, video-based training. The certification is accepted across the whole of the USA and gives managers the in-depth food safety knowledge they need to run a safer establishment.

  • 360 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$65.00 per person

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OSHA 10: General Industry

This DOL-recognized, OSHA-authorized 10-hour program covers walking-working surfaces, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, hazard communication under GHS, PPE, emergency action plans, and more — fully aligned with 29 CFR Part 1910.

  • 600 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$59.00 per person

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Multi-State Considerations

Multi-state employers face differences across jurisdictions in definitions, coverage thresholds, employee protections, documentation requirements, and enforcement approaches. Texas obligations apply based on where work is performed, where an employee resides, and how a role is structured. A state-specific approach prevents Texas standards from being diluted by broad national policies while supporting consistent governance across the organization.

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Frequently asked questions

Texas does not mandate specific training hours for private employers, but TX Labor Code Chapter 21 (as amended by HB 21 in 2021) holds all employers — regardless of size — liable for harassment. Documented training is the primary affirmative defense against claims.

HB 21 (effective Sept 1, 2021) removed the 15-employee minimum for sexual harassment claims, extended the statute of limitations to 300 days, and created individual liability for supervisors and employers who knew about harassment and failed to act.

Yes. Anyone who sells, serves, delivers, or dispenses alcoholic beverages in Texas must complete a TABC-approved seller/server education program. Certification is valid for 2 years and provides an affirmative defense in dram shop liability cases.

Under Texas Food Establishment Rules (25 TAC §228), all food handlers must obtain an ANSI/ASTM-accredited food handler certificate within 60 days of hire. The certificate is valid for 2 years.

No. Texas uses federal OSHA standards for private-sector employers, enforced by OSHA Region 6 (Dallas). Texas does operate a state plan covering state and local government employees.

Every 2 years from the date of certification.

Yes. Every Texas food service establishment must have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) who has passed an ANSI-CFP accredited exam. Coggno offers the Food Protection Manager Course and exam bundle.

Penalties include fines up to $10,000, TABC license suspension or revocation, and potential criminal charges for both employees and employers. Establishments without certified servers have no affirmative defense in dram shop civil liability cases.

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