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Austin, Texas · mobile food vendors

Texas DSHS Mobile Food Vendor License

Texas MFVs operating an FVV must hold the DSHS license; Type I/II/III are classifications of this one license.

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Jurisdiction

  • Texasapplies in

Responsible agency

  • Texas Department of State Health Servicesissuer
  • Texas Department of State Health Servicesprocessor
  • Texas Department of State Health Servicesregulator

Activity relationship

  • Operate a mobile food vendortriggers

Operational facts

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Published · BPG reviewed
Version / effective period
1 · 2026-07-01 · current

Official description

DSHS issues the statewide MFV license; it expires one year after a successfully completed pre-licensing inspection.

Official process

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Source record

Mobile Food Vendors | Texas DSHS

Official government source
Archived snapshot
d9cd31bc-68f3-46cc-849b-f1736b9d465d
Captured
2026-08-09
SHA-256 content hash
8e386f5e878a75835f12ece6942516b7367a627f1c4b5ff97eaafda3e1d030de

Evidence claims linked to this snapshot

Application Process

Source anchor: When and where can I apply for a DSHS MFV license?

The DSHS application will become available in early June through Online Licensing Services.

BPG evidence verified: 2026-08-10 · linked to snapshot d9cd31bc-68f3-46cc-849b-f1736b9d465d

Effective Date

Source anchor: Licensing Changes Beginning July 1, 2026 / What is changing?

Beginning July 1, 2026, all MFVs must be licensed with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to operate an FVV in the state of Texas.

BPG evidence verified: 2026-08-10 · linked to snapshot d9cd31bc-68f3-46cc-849b-f1736b9d465d

Renewal

Source anchor: What happens after the pre-licensing inspection is successfully completed?

You will be granted a DSHS MFV license that expires one year from the date of your successfully completed pre-licensing inspection.

BPG evidence verified: 2026-08-10 · linked to snapshot d9cd31bc-68f3-46cc-849b-f1736b9d465d

Requirement Identity

Source anchor: Mobile Food Vendors / opening statement

Anyone who operates as a mobile food vendor in Texas must hold a license issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

BPG evidence verified: 2026-08-10 · linked to snapshot d9cd31bc-68f3-46cc-849b-f1736b9d465d

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