Yes. The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District accepts a state-approved (Texas DSHS-accredited) online food handler certificate immediately, and under Texas law you no longer pay a separate San Antonio health card or local registration fee.
Trusted by thousands of San Antonio-area food workers since 2010, Food Handlers of Texas is a Texas DSHS-licensed provider (License #16). Whether you cook, serve, bartend, or work a food truck in San Antonio, the same state-approved certification applies.
For years, many San Antonio workers paid an extra local health card or registration fee to the city. Under Texas law (SB 1089 and SB 582), a state-approved certificate is now accepted across San Antonio and Bexar County with no additional local fee. SA Metro Health recognizes courses accredited by the State of Texas (DSHS) or ANAB.
Do I need a separate San Antonio health card?
No. A state-approved certificate is accepted by SA Metro Health as-is, with no extra local registration fee.
Does this cover Bexar County and San Antonio food trucks?
Yes. The same certification applies across Bexar County, including mobile food units.
How long does it take, and is there an exam?
About 30 minutes, with no final exam. Your certificate prints instantly and is valid for two years.
Get your San Antonio food handler card today: state-approved, no extra local fee.
