Travis 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). Contact Travis County for any local fire, zoning, or location rules that may apply.

State-issued license (DSHS)

Online application formVerified May 2026

Obtain your state license from Texas DSHS
Check with Travis for local fire, zoning, or parking rules

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Licensing page →Travis website →

What you need to operate

State license (DSHS)Required — apply before operating

Application methodOnline web form

Who Regulates

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

Official Resources

Licensing / permits page \u2192 Travis County official website \u2192

Cities in Travis County County

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

Amarillo Austin Bee Cave Briarcliff Cedar Park Creedmoor Elgin Jonestown Lago Vista Lakeway Leander Manor Mustang Ridge Pflugerville Point Venture Rollingwood Round Rock San Leanna Sunset Valley The Hills Volente Webberville West Lake Hills

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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