Dallas 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). Dallas County may also enforce local rules — see below.

Known Local Rules

Fire safetyParking

Based on official source review. Contact Dallas 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

Dallas County official website \u2192

Cities in Dallas County County

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

Addison Balch Springs Carrollton Cedar Hill Cockrell Hill Combine Coppell Dallas DeSoto Duncanville Farmers Branch Ferris Garland Glenn Heights Grand Prairie Grapevine Highland Park Hutchins Irving Irving Lancaster Lewisville Mesquite Ovilla Richardson Rowlett Sachse Seagoville Sunnyvale University Park Wilmer 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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