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About Us

The TEXAS 20 Purchasing Cooperative is a dynamic group offering procurement services for your school food service program. We use the collective buying power of our members securing the best price on a variety of items. We provide training, resources and exceptional customer service to assist you in managing your procurement process.

News & Announcements

5/30/2025 - Milk FMMO - USDA Final Rule

On January 16, 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture published its Final Decision to modernize the uniform pricing formulas for all 11 FMMOs (Federal Milk Marketing Orders). These new policies are created by the USDA and will go into effect on June 1, 2025 across all FMMOs.

5/16/25- SY 25-26 Order Guides Now Available

SY 25-26 Order Guides are available to view on TEXAS 20's website. Order Guides list awarded items, product details, and pricing for the current school year. Be sure you are ordering from the awarded vendor(s) for each order guide.
Please continue to verify pricing of all invoices received from vendors and communicate any discrepancies with both the vendor and the cooperative.

3/24/25 - ServSafe Classes

The class is on Wednesday, April 9, is a one-day class that will start at 8:00 am and most folks are done testing by 5:30 or so. The class will be held at Sysco Central TX.

A continental breakfast and lunch are provided so everything is nice and easy. The cost is $160 which includes instruction, the certification exam, and FOOD! If they would like a book to keep, they can order it at an additional cost.

Please register online. Choose to register as a Sysco customer and pay nothing online, just provide the Sysco account number and the billing will process via Sysco. If you prefer, the Sysco rep can contact me directly with the participant’s name, account and account number, and email address, that is fine as well.

Please click on the following Eventbrite link to register: ServSafe Registration

Feel free to contact me via email ([email protected]) or phone (210.313.3520) with any questions.

Missy Hernandez, MBA
Certified Business Coach and Trainer
MSF Legacy, Inc.

2/25/25 - Tyson Chicken Pink Color

Please refer to the Tyson letter and Product Appearance Information regarding cooked poultry. This information is also posted on the Resources-Training page.

1/21/25 - General Mills Supply Constraints

Due to increased demand General Mills is having difficulty filling orders for Lucky Charms 2 oz. cereal. Substitute is notated on Order Guide. Please note this product is reduced sugar to meet upcoming guidelines.

12/30/24 - Dole Supply Constraints

Please access Dole's attached letter detailing supply constraints for their 4 oz. pineapple cups. Product has been notated on the Main Food Order Guide.

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At A Glance

  • boardoftrustees135 Participating Members
  • 125 Awarded Vendors
  • 9 Million Pounds in Processed Commodities