TSA Greenlights 200 Tortillas in Carry-On in Texas

Great news, fellow Texans, if you're traveling and need to take about 200 tortillas, TSA says that's totally okay!

A Texan's TikTok is going viral after one traveler confessed that her carry-on was packed with 200 tortillas- and sailed right through TSA! While the internet is having a field day with the clip, it turns out this isn’t exactly breaking news. The TSA actually gave tortillas the all-clear years ago, confirming that yes, you can bring as many as your bag (and your back) can handle!

Because let’s be honest- if there’s one thing Texans aren’t leaving behind, it’s fresh tortillas. Whether it’s H-E-B, a local panadería, or grandma’s kitchen, tortillas are practically a Texas travel essential. And luckily for travelers, TSA treats them just like any other solid food: totally fine to fly.

That’s exactly what sparked the viral TikTok making the rounds this week. The Texas traveler quickly racked up views and plenty of comments from amused (and slightly jealous) tortilla lovers. For many, it was a funny flex- but for frequent Texas travelers, it was deemed as just smart packing.

What TSA Says About Traveling with Tortillas

Of course, while TikTok is just catching on, TSA has been in on the joke for years. Back in 2023, the agency even poked fun at the idea on social media, assuring travelers that tortillas- even by the hundreds- are perfectly fine to bring through security. As long as it’s a solid food, TSA says, it can fly.

What Does H-E-B Say About Traveling with Their Tortillas?

Even H-E-B couldn’t resist getting in on the fun. After TSA gave the okay, the beloved Texas grocery chain dropped a playful ad celebrating the TSA-approved tortilla moment, proving once again that in Texas, tortillas aren’t just food- they’re an essential way of life.

At the end of the day, whether you’re packing two tortillas or two hundred, Texas travelers can rest easy knowing TSA is cool with it. And with TikTok, H-E-B, and the internet having a good laugh, this tortilla tale proves once again: everything’s just a little bigger- and a lot more fun- in Texas.