City of Killeen, 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 Killeen for any local fire, zoning, or location rules that may apply.
State-issued license (DSHS)
- Obtain your state license from Texas DSHS
- Schedule your fire inspection with Killeen
- Check with Killeen 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 \u2192Killeen official website \u2192Phone: (254) 501-8830Local contact: City of Killeen + Bell County Public Health
Local Operating Rules
Two-step process: Bell County Public Health MFO permit first, then City of Killeen Peddler's Permit. Background check and fingerprinting required. Event vendors must fit in 10x20 vendor spaces. Fire safety inspection required for propane/open flame/fryers. Commissary required with inspection reports on vehicle.
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.