City of Odessa, Texas
mobile food vendors \u2014 local operating rules
Texas mobile food vendors are licensed statewide by DSHS under Chapter 437B (effective July 1, 2026). City of Odessa may also enforce local rules — see below.
Known Local Rules
Noise & nuisance
Based on official source review. Contact City of Odessa to confirm current requirements.
State-issued license (DSHS)
Verified May 2026
- Obtain your state license from Texas DSHS
- Schedule your fire inspection with Odessa
- Check with Odessa for local fire, zoning, or parking rules
What you need to operate
State license (DSHS)Contact this city to confirm
Counties48-135 County, 48-329 County
Fire inspectionRequired
Who Regulates
State licenseTexas DSHS (Chapter 437B, effective July 2026)
Official Resources
Licensing / permits page \u2192Odessa official website \u2192Phone: (432) 257-0524Local contact: Fire Marshal + Ector County Health Department
Local Operating Rules
Ector County Health Department permit required FIRST. City permit $300/yr or $50/event via MGO Connect portal. Fire Marshal inspection before service (2021 IFC Ch. 319). Operating hours: 6AM-12AM Sun-Wed, 6AM-3:30AM Thu-Sat. Notarized property owner permission required at all times during operation.
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.