City of Temple, 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 Temple 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 Temple
- Check with Temple for local fire, zoning, or parking rules
What you need to operate
Who Regulates
State licenseTexas DSHS (Chapter 437B, effective July 2026)
Official Resources
Licensing / permits page \u2192Temple official website \u2192Phone: (254) 298-5640Local contact: Building Permits & Inspections + Fire Marshal
Local Operating Rules
Permit $50/yr. Bell County Health District dealer permit required first. Fire Marshal inspection mandatory (paid before scheduling). Approved zoning only: AG, TMED, O-1/2, GR, C, CA, LI, HI, limited MU. Paved private property only. 10ft from buildings, 20ft from entrances. No parks or city property.
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.