Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) announces the dates for the FSMC Tour of Texas for the upcoming school year! TDA will host in-person workshops for school districts that utilize a Food Services Management Company (FSMC). The training workshop will provide an in-depth overview of the contract management process, including solicitations and/or renewals, contract management, and contract monitoring. Attending this workshop is critical for the SFA representatives and those responsible for contract oversight. Each district is required to send one representative.

TDA will have staff resources available to assist districts individually with the development of RFP documents for the 2026-2027 school term and to address any specific concerns and questions. To receive the best guidance and assistance, bring or access your current contract, meal count data, revenue for the Child Nutrition fund, specialized specifications (if applicable), and any other provisions that you would like incorporated into your solicitation documents.

Locations and registration links are listed below:

ESC 2 (Corpus Christi) – September 11 – register here

ESC 17 (Lubbock) – October 2^nd – register here

ESC 4 (Houston) – October 6^th – register here  

ESC 11 (Ft. Worth) – October 7^th – register here

ESC 20 (San Antonio) – October 14^th – register here

ESC 13 (Austin) – October 21^st – register here

ESC 10 (Dallas) – October 23^rd – register here

ESC 12 (Waco) – October 28^th – register here

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TDA will be hosting a webinar for all current and potential FSMCS. The webinar will cover updates for the new school year and discuss the application process for new and renewing vendors.

• When: Jun 25, 2025 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
• Topic:  FSMC Updates for the 2025-26 School Year

• Register in advance for this webinar here.

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The ESC Contact List is here.

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Additional information? Reach out to your ESC or contact us at fsmc@texasagriculture.gov

TDA Updates for Vendors June 25, 2025 Webinar   Presentation

TDA  Registered Vendor List   Annually, FSMCs must be registered to do business in Texas. Registration as a Texas vendor is not permanent. FSMC vendors can be removed from the approved FSMC vendor list due to providing false information or by demonstrating systemic or continued non-compliance with Child Nutrition regulations. 2024-2025 FSMC Registered Vendor List

FSMC Registration The Texas FSMC registration process for new and renewing vendors (2026-27) will open on July 1, 2025. Certificate of Completion

FSMC Vendor Eligibility Notice

At the time of application (and while listed on the TDA approved FSMC vendor list) businesses must be registered to do business in the State of Texas, and remain in good standing with the Texas Secretary of State (SOS) as well as the Office of the Comptroller (OTC). Also, the legal name of the organization as it is listed by the SOS and the OTC must match the legal name as noted on the application.

• Modification of the posted contract documentation and templates is strictly prohibited.
• If the Request for Proposal and Contract is altered in any manner without prior approval, it may be considered an unapproved contract and may result in SFA being required to pay its FSMC using funds other than the school nutrition funds.
• For technical assistance, please contact your local ESC representative.