DSHS and TABC Approved Providers in Texas
Every provider named on this page is confirmed against the current DSHS-accredited food handler roster, the current TABC-approved seller-server schools list, or the current DSHS Certified Food Manager (CFM) examination providers list, all published at dshs.texas.gov and tabc.texas.gov. No provider appears here that is not on one of those regulator lists. Only one provider on this page, 360training/Learn2Serve, carries an active affiliate link; every other listing is a plain reference link with no tracking. See our affiliate disclosure for the full statement, or the Texas food handler and TABC certification guide for an overview of both credentials before comparing providers.
Which Providers Are Approved for the Texas Food Handler Card?
The DSHS roster of accredited online Texas food handler programs holds 63 entries and the TABC approved-schools list holds 61 schools, and this page lists a regulator-confirmed selection of each with our one affiliate relationship marked. Both rosters count listings rather than companies: a company can hold more than one DSHS accreditation, as StateFoodSafety does. The full DSHS roster is longer than any single page can usefully summarize, so the table below highlights the national and major regional providers most readers search for; the complete current list always lives at DSHS's own site.
| Provider | DSHS Approval ID | Notes | Affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learn2Serve (360training) | TXDSHS 9 | ANSI/ANAB-accredited; food handler + TABC bundle available | Yes |
| eFoodHandlers | TXDSHS 40 | DSHS-accredited (eFoodHandlers Inc.) | No |
| StateFoodSafety | TXDSHS 3 / TXDSHS 106 | DSHS-accredited (AboveTraining Inc.); multilingual course | No |
| 1 AAA Food Handler | TXDSHS 207 | DSHS-accredited; en/es | No |
| @HOME PREP | TXDSHS 130 | DSHS-accredited; en/es | No |
| All Star Training, Inc. | TXDSHS 229 | DSHS-accredited; en/es/pt | No |
| National Food Handlers Foundation | TXDSHS 220 | DSHS-accredited | No |
| 10DollarFoodCard.com | TXDSHS 112 | DSHS-accredited | No |
Which Schools Are Approved for TABC Seller-Server Certification?
Only a provider appearing on the current DSHS-accredited or ANSI-accredited food handler list, or the current TABC-approved schools list, satisfies the legal requirement; a course from any other provider does not count. TABC's roster splits into online schools and in-person classroom schools by region; the table below highlights notable online providers confirmed on the current TABC list.
| Provider | Format | Notes | Affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360training - Learn2Serve TABC Certification Online | Online | TABC-approved; food handler + TABC bundle available | Yes |
| Texas Restaurant Association | Online | TABC-approved | No |
| RServing | Online | TABC-approved; white-label state storefront model | No |
| Responsible Training | Online | TABC-approved | No |
| American Safety Council (Certus) | Online | TABC-approved | No |
| RocketCert | Online | TABC-approved | No |
| ProvechoAustin | In-person (Austin) | TABC-approved classroom | No |
| Serv It Safe Certifications, Inc. | In-person (Dallas/Fort Worth) | TABC-approved classroom | No |
| Texas Alcohol Certification | In-person (Houston) | TABC-approved classroom | No |
Which Providers Are Approved to Issue the Certified Food Manager (CFM) Credential?
DSHS publishes two CFM lists, 12 licensed test sites and 7 licensed internet examination providers, and separately recognizes exams from organizations accredited under the ANSI and Conference for Food Protection program. Six companies appear on both DSHS lists, so those 19 listings are 13 distinct companies. This is a separate, higher-tier credential from the food handler card. See food handler card vs. food manager certificate for whether your role needs this credential at all.
| Provider | DSHS CFM Listing | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Learn2Serve (360training) | Test site and internet examination provider, TXDSHS 0000318 | Study course + exam bundle available |
| StateFoodSafety (Above Training) | Test site and internet examination provider, TXDSHS 10025 | Exam-only or bundled options |
| American Safety Council | Test site and internet examination provider, TXDSHS 10026 | Exam delivered through the Certus platform |
| Texas Restaurant Association (ServSafe) | Test site and internet examination provider, TXDSHS 0000215 | National ServSafe brand |
| 1 AAA Food Safety | Test site and internet examination provider, TXDSHS 10028 | Also a DSHS food handler program (TXDSHS 207) |
| Responsible Training (Safeway Certifications) | Internet examination provider | Also a TABC-approved seller-server school |
Does This Site Earn a Commission From Any of These Providers?
Yes, 360training's Learn2Serve is the only provider on this page carrying an active tracking link, disclosed here and on every page it appears, and it also sells the food handler plus TABC bundle. Every other provider listed here is a regulator-confirmed reference link or plain name with no commission arrangement in place. Adding a provider to this roster is never conditioned on whether it pays a commission: a provider is listed because it is confirmed on the DSHS or TABC list, full stop.
How Do I Verify a Provider Myself?
Verify a provider two ways: check the DSHS-accredited internet training list or the ANSI directory for the food handler card, or check the current TABC-approved schools list at tabc.texas.gov for seller-server certification. Both regulator lists are free and public. If you find a provider claiming approval that you cannot locate on either list, email DSHS or TABC directly (TABC's seller-training team can be reached at [email protected]) before paying for a course.
Can I Trust a Provider Not Listed on This Page?
No, a course from a provider that does not appear on the applicable regulator list does not satisfy the Texas food handler or TABC requirement, regardless of what that provider claims on its own site. This page is a curated selection, not the complete regulator roster, so a legitimate provider can be DSHS-accredited or TABC-approved without appearing here. The determining factor is always the regulator's own current list, not whether a provider happens to be on this page.
Sources
| Fact | Value | Authority | URL | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accredited online food handler training programs on the DSHS roster | 63 | Texas Department of State Health Services | https://www.dshs.texas.gov/licensing-food-handler-training-programs/accredited-food-handler-internet-online-training-programs | 2026-09-20 |
| TABC-approved school count | 61 (43 online, 18 in-person) | Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission | https://www.tabc.texas.gov/services/tabc-certification/tabc-certification-schools/ | 2026-09-20 |
| Learn2Serve (360training) food handler DSHS approval | TXDSHS 9 | Texas Department of State Health Services | https://www.dshs.texas.gov/licensing-food-handler-training-programs/accredited-food-handler-internet-online-training-programs | 2026-09-20 |
| Learn2Serve (360training) CFM examination provider DSHS approval | TXDSHS 0000318 | Texas Department of State Health Services | https://www.dshs.texas.gov/licensing-certified-food-manager-training-programs/test-sites/cfm-examination-providers | 2026-09-20 |
| CFM examination providers roster | 19 DSHS listings (12 test sites, 7 internet), 13 distinct companies; ANSI-CFP accredited exams also recognized | Texas Department of State Health Services | https://www.dshs.texas.gov/licensing-certified-food-manager-training-programs/test-sites/cfm-examination-providers | 2026-09-20 |
| Individual DSHS food handler approval IDs (eFoodHandlers, 1 AAA, at-home prep, All Star, National Food Handlers Foundation, 10DollarFoodCard) | TXDSHS 40, 207, 130, 229, 220, 112 | Texas Department of State Health Services | https://www.dshs.texas.gov/licensing-food-handler-training-programs/accredited-food-handler-internet-online-training-programs | 2026-09-20 |
Frequently asked questions
Why does this page not list every DSHS-accredited food handler program?
This page highlights a regulator-confirmed selection of national and notable regional providers. DSHS's own list is the complete and authoritative roster; see the link at the top of this page.
Is a provider listed here guaranteed to be the cheapest option?
No. This page confirms regulatory approval, not price. See the cost comparison for current, dated pricing across providers.
What does the affiliate marking on the Learn2Serve link mean?
It means this site may earn a commission if you enroll through that specific link. It does not change the price you pay, and it does not mean Learn2Serve is more regulator-approved than any other listed provider. See our affiliate disclosure.
Can an in-person TABC school also offer an online option?
Some can. TABC's roster separates online and in-person listings; a school appearing in the in-person table on TABC's own site may also operate a separate online-approved program under a different listing. Check the school directly to confirm.
Are DSHS-accredited and ANSI-accredited food handler providers equally valid?
Yes. Texas Health and Safety Code Section 438.046 recognizes both DSHS-accredited and ANSI-accredited programs; local jurisdictions must accept a card from either type.