City of Lewisville, 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 Lewisville 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 Lewisville
- Check with Lewisville for local fire, zoning, or parking rules
What you need to operate
State license (DSHS)Contact this city to confirm
CountiesDallas County, Denton County
Fire inspectionRequired
Who Regulates
State licenseTexas DSHS (Chapter 437B, effective July 2026)
Official Resources
Licensing / permits page \u2192Lewisville official website \u2192Phone: (972) 219-3480Local contact: Health Services + Fire Marshal
Local Operating Rules
Annual permit $300 (ice cream pushcart $200). Cannot operate within 1,000 ft of school, special event, or city event. No street, median, sidewalk, or residential sales. Must report to commissary daily and store unit there. Parks only via Food Trucks In Parks Program.
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.