Beginning July 1, 2026, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will assume responsibility for permitting all mobile food units statewide. DSHS will began accepting permit applications on June 1, 2026, as part of the new statewide mobile food vendor program established by HB 2844.
For questions regarding mobile food vendor permitting, application requirements, or implementation of the new program, contact the DSHS Retail Food Safety Program at 512-406-2644 or mobilefoodvendor@dshs.texas.gov.
Additional permitting information is available on the Texas DSHS Retail Food Establishment Permitting Information webpage. Texas DSHS Mobile Food Establishment Information.