I've read the responses to the posting by Ben Pollard and would like to
comment that his situation is not one that can be solved by being nice
to the inspectors or keeping a clean kitchen (or work area), although
that helps.
 
I am also a beekeeper in Texas and have found the regulations outlandish
for a small business person.  I contacted the state health department
and asked for a "booklet" containing guidelines and received nearly 500
pages of definitions, rules, legislations, etc...none of which answered
all my questions.
 
It is my understanding that in Texas you must have a facility unattached
(or seperated by a wall) to your residence with a restroom that does not
open directly into the honey work room.  The floor must have a drain and
walls must be washable at least 24" up the wall.  Of course hot water,
nothing sitting directly on the floor, no flies, debris, etc. and that
is just the beginning.  It's easy to see that rules out the cleanest of
most kitchens or garages.
 
I know of very few "hobby" beekeepers that can go out and build a
$10,000 building in order to sell $500 worth of honey per year.  (I
would love to have such a facility.  I suppose you know how far one drop
of honey on the bottom of someone's boot can spread !)
 
Most everyone encourages us to be quiet and go along until caught, I'd
prefer to comply with their rules.  If anyone has any "loop holes" or
ideas (I have a few) I'd like to hear them.
 
Thanks,
Kathy and Johnny Tate
Stephenville, TX