City of Irving, 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 City of Irving for any local fire, zoning, or location rules that may apply.
State-issued license (DSHS)
Verified Jun 2026
- Obtain your state license from Texas DSHS
- Schedule your fire inspection with Irving
- Check with Irving for local fire, zoning, or parking rules
What you need to operate
Who Regulates
State licenseTexas DSHS (Chapter 437B, effective July 2026)
Official Resources
Licensing / permits page \u2192Irving official website \u2192Local contact: Dallas County Health and Human Services (for MFU permits)
Local Operating Rules
City of Irving no longer issues mobile food truck permits. Dallas County Health and Human Services handles MFU permitting for Irving. Temporary food event permits ($50 + $5/day) still issued by city for special events up to 14 days.
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.