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Wilson 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). Wilson County may also enforce local rules — see below.

Known Local Rules

Fire safety

Based on official source review. Contact Wilson County to confirm current requirements.

Official source locatedVerified Apr 2026

What you need to operate

State license (DSHS)Contact this county to confirm

Who Regulates

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

Official Resources

Wilson County official website \u2192Phone: (830) 393-8641

What to Do Next

  1. Obtain your state license from Texas DSHS (effective July 1, 2026)
  2. Check with Wilson County for local fire, zoning, parking, or location rules
  3. Call Wilson County at (830) 393-8641 for local requirements

Cities in Wilson County County

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

ElmendorfFloresvilleLa VerniaNixonPothStockdale
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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