Get your Austin food truck permit under the new HB 2844 law. Our $99 Permit Readiness Review gives Travis County operators a personalized roadmap to get licensed fast.
Serving operators in Austin, Travis County, and all of Texas.
Austin built its reputation on food trucks. The city previously had one of the most complex permitting environments in Texas — multiple permits, commissary requirements, and strict location rules. HB 2844 simplifies the health permit side significantly, but Austin's zoning and location restrictions remain some of the most detailed in the state.
Under the new system, you apply once through DSHS and your license is valid everywhere in Texas — including Austin. The old permit from Austin Public Health / Travis County is no longer required for food safety compliance.
Note: Austin Fire Department (required for Type II and III operations with open flame) requirements still apply. Local zoning, location restrictions, and fire codes remain in effect under Austin city ordinances.
Free at comptroller.texas.gov. Required before you can apply for anything else. Takes 2–3 business days.
Food manager certification required if you handle unpackaged TCS foods. ServSafe exam is the most common — ~$35–80.
Submit at dshs.texas.gov. Type II operators pay $618 + $400 inspection. Prepare your menu, equipment list, and commissary documentation.
DSHS or Austin Public Health / Travis County conducts the pre-licensing inspection. Once passed, your statewide license is issued. You're legal in Austin and all of Texas.
Don't let permits be the reason your Austin food truck isn't open yet.
Start My Permit Review — $99