City of Pearland, 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 Pearland for any local fire, zoning, or location rules that may apply.
State-issued license (DSHS)
Verified May 2026
- Obtain your state license from Texas DSHS
- Schedule your fire inspection with Pearland
- Check with Pearland for local fire, zoning, or parking rules
What you need to operate
State license (DSHS)Contact this city to confirm
CountiesBrazoria County, Fort Bend County, Harris County
Fire inspectionRequired
Who Regulates
State licenseTexas DSHS (Chapter 437B, effective July 2026)
Official Resources
Licensing / permits page \u2192Pearland official website \u2192Phone: (281) 652-1638Local contact: Permits & Inspections + Code Enforcement
Local Operating Rules
Annual inspection by Code Enforcement/Fire Marshal. Approved MFUs receive medallion affixed to rear of unit, valid 1 year. Units failing inspection removed from approved vendor list. City maintains public GIS map of active approved vendors. Apply via Cityworks portal.
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.