⚠ HB 2844 IS NOW IN EFFECT — ALL TEXAS MOBILE FOOD VENDORS MUST HOLD A DSHS LICENSE TO OPERATE
FREE · 3 QUESTIONS · UNDER A MINUTE

What MFV Type
Are You?

Your type determines your DSHS fees, inspection requirements, and equipment standards. We only ask what actually applies to your operation — most people answer three questions.

1
What are you getting permitted?
Food truckSelf-propelled — you drive the unit itself
Trailer or concession trailerTowed behind a vehicle
Cart or pushcartPushed or hand-moved — different rules apply
Not sure yetStill deciding what to buy or build
2
What are you selling?
Pick the closest match — we'll only ask more if we need to.
3
3
Do you currently hold a local Texas health permit?
A city or county health department permit for this operation. This decides whether you can legally operate while DSHS processes you.
Yes — current and activeCity or county health permit, still valid
I had one, but it expiredWithin the last year
No — I've never had one in TexasOr it expired more than a year ago
YOUR ESTIMATED MFV CLASSIFICATION

This is an estimate based on the answers you gave — not an official DSHS determination. DSHS confirms your official type at inspection. See the full DSHS fee breakdown →

WHAT TO DO NEXT

Want to make sure you have everything right before you submit?

We can review your specific setup, identify what you're missing, and give you a clear next-step plan — before you spend more time or money fixing the wrong thing.

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Written action plan within 48 hours · Or call/text (956) 592-2896 first — free, no obligation.

WHAT THE $99 REVIEW DOES
1We look at your specific operation — your unit, your menu, your equipment.
2We identify which requirements actually apply to you.
3We flag what's missing or likely to be a problem at inspection.
4We tell you what to handle next, in priority order.
Yes, you can handle the licensing yourself. Plenty of operators do. The review is for people who want another set of eyes before they submit — especially if you're unsure about your classification, your equipment, your documentation, or whether you'll pass inspection the first time.

Not ready for a review?

We'll send your full action plan based on these answers — no charge, no obligation.

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