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Texas to take over mobile food-vendor licensing from Austin by July 2026 under HB 2844

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Austin officials briefed mobile-food vendors on House Bill 2844, which transfers mobile food-vendor licensing from local health departments to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) effective July 1, 2026. The city will continue performing inspections under a 13-month interlocal agreement. DSHS began accepting applications online in the current month, and officials urged vendors to apply now. The meeting covered changes to inspections, fees, application procedures, and limits on temporary permits.

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There is another cook in the kitchen now.

DSHS began accepting applications online just this month.

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Austin Public Health and Austin Fire told mobile-food vendors that Texas will assume licensing on July 1, 2026, and explained application steps, inspection roles, fees, and limits on temporary permits. Officials said the city will perform inspections unde

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