A truck can run perfectly and still be impossible to license. Undersized tanks, the wrong sinks, porous walls: none of it shows on a test drive, and the seller's old permit doesn't transfer to you. Have us check it before your money is gone.
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Send the listing, photos, and a live video walkthrough. We tell you, in writing, what that exact unit will take to get licensed in Texas.
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“Rolando at Texas Food Truck Permits was a very valuable resource in getting my food truck permitted. He checked in on me, answered all my questions, and gave me guidance that was very important in getting my food truck permitted. I’m so glad I went to Texas Food Truck Permits to help guide me through a confusing process. Good to go! I passed inspection and got the permit and my food truck has lots of business.”
No. Permits don't transfer with the truck, and the old city health permit isn't the state DSHS license every Texas mobile food vendor now needs. The unit has to pass for your menu, under your name.
The listing link, photos, and whatever paperwork the seller gave you. If you can get access to the unit, a live video walkthrough tells us the most.
Go straight to getting it licensed.
Deposits go fast and sellers push. Have a working Texas operator look at the unit first. Wrong truck? We check the next one free.
Text us the listing link. If the seller's rushing you, call: we'll tell you what to ask before you hand over a deposit.