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Township of Howe, Texas

mobile food vendors \u2014 local operating rules

Texas mobile food vendors are licensed statewide by DSHS under Chapter 437B (effective July 1, 2026). Contact Township of Howe for any local fire, zoning, or location rules that may apply.
State-issued license (DSHS)
  1. Obtain your state license from Texas DSHS
  2. Check with Howe for local fire, zoning, or parking rules
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Howe website

What you need to operate

State license (DSHS)Contact this township to confirm
CountyGrayson County

Who Regulates

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

Official Resources

Howe official website \u2192
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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