Get your Dallas food truck permit under the new HB 2844 law. Our $99 Permit Readiness Review gives Dallas County operators a personalized roadmap to get licensed fast.
Serving operators in Dallas, Dallas County, and all of Texas.
Dallas operators previously needed permits from Dallas County Health and Human Services plus city-level compliance. HB 2844 consolidates this under DSHS statewide — but local zoning, fire codes, and location restrictions from the City of Dallas still apply.
Under the new system, you apply once through DSHS and your license is valid everywhere in Texas — including Dallas. The old permit from Dallas County Health and Human Services is no longer required for food safety compliance.
Note: Dallas Fire-Rescue (required for propane and open flame equipment) requirements still apply. Local zoning, location restrictions, and fire codes remain in effect under Dallas 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 Dallas County Health and Human Services conducts the pre-licensing inspection. Once passed, your statewide license is issued. You're legal in Dallas and all of Texas.
Don't let permits be the reason your Dallas food truck isn't open yet.
Start My Permit Review — $99