The question every Texas food truck operator is asking right now: how much is this actually going to cost me? Under HB 2844, DSHS sets the fees — and they're significantly higher than what most operators paid for local city permits. Here's the complete breakdown, by type, with no surprises.
Your cost depends on your MFV type:
These fees are paid directly to DSHS through Online Licensing Services. They are non-refundable. And if you fail your pre-licensing inspection, you pay the re-inspection fee on top of everything above.
Here's the number that surprises operators most: if your vehicle fails the pre-licensing inspection, you pay the full re-inspection fee every time you reschedule. There is no partial credit, no warning visit, no free second look.
A Type III operator who fails once has now spent ,876 before getting a license. Two failures: ,376. If you're running a truck that does ,000 a week and you're grounded for two weeks while fixing deficiencies, add another ,000 in lost revenue. The total cost of a failed inspection isn't just the fee — it's everything that happens after.
Our Pre-Inspection Review is separate from DSHS fees. It's what you pay us to make sure your truck passes the first time. We confirm your MFV type, identify your CPF requirements, flag equipment deficiencies, and deliver a step-by-step action plan before your inspection appointment. The 9 is our service fee — all DSHS fees are paid directly to the State of Texas.
9 pre-inspection review. We start immediately after payment. Results in 48 hours.
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