The purpose of the Texas Establishment Food Rules is to safeguard the public health and to provide safe, unadultered and honestly presented food to consumers. Texas Establishment Food Rules aims to reduce and prevent foodborne illness. It provides thoroughly trained regulatory personnel to demonstrate knowledge and expertise related to the rules' provisions. It emphasizes understanding, application and interpretation of public health interventions, foodborne illnesses risk factors, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles and use of inspection equipment.