Eat & Drink
Texas Food Trucks Now Operate Under New Statewide Permit System
Effective July 1, 2026, Texas food trucks operate under a new statewide permit system, replacing fragmented local licenses and simplifying operations for mobile vendors. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) now issues a single permit, classifying vendors into three risk-based categories.
Mateo Castillo·October 2, 2026
