Collin County, Texas

mobile food vendors \u2014 local operating rules

Texas mobile food vendors are licensed statewide by DSHS under Chapter 437B (effective July 1, 2026). Collin County may also enforce local rules — see below.

Known Local Rules

Noise & nuisance

Based on official source review. Contact Collin County to confirm current requirements.

State-issued license (DSHS)

Verified May 2026

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What you need to operate

State license (DSHS)Contact this county to confirm

Who Regulates

State licenseTexas DSHS (Chapter 437B, effective July 2026)

Official Resources

Collin County official website \u2192Phone: (972) 548-4100

Cities in Collin County County

35 cities in this county. Each may have their own local operating rules.

Allen Anna Blue Ridge Carrollton Celina Dallas Fairview Farmersville Frisco Galveston Garland Hebron Josephine Lavon Lowry Crossing Lucas McKinney Melissa Mesquite Murphy Nevada New Hope Parker Pasadena Plano Princeton Prosper Richardson Royse City Sachse St. Paul Trenton Van Alstyne Weston Wylie

Beginning July 1, 2026, Texas mobile food vendors are licensed by the State of Texas / DSHS under Health & Safety Code Chapter 437B. Local jurisdictions may still enforce local laws that do not conflict with Chapter 437B, such as fire, zoning, parking, location, nuisance, or special-area rules where applicable. This is general information, not legal advice.

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