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Ector County mobile food vendors to transition to state licensing under new law - CBS7
Texas HHSC (Google News) · April 6, 2026
In plain language
A new Texas law is moving the oversight of mobile food vendors from local health departments to the state. Starting July 1, 2026, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will handle all licensing and rules for these businesses to ensure things are consistent across different cities. Current local permits in Ector County will remain valid until the state system officially takes over next summer. This change aims to simplify the licensing process and remove local barriers for food service operators.
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Key takeaways
- Texas House Bill 2844 moves mobile food vendor regulation from local governments to the state.
- The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will launch a statewide licensing process on July 1, 2026.
- New state rules will limit local restrictions on vending hours and mandatory GPS tracking for food trucks.
- Existing local permits in Ector County will expire early on July 1, 2026, to align with state licensing.
- State officials must finalize the new mobile food vendor rules by May 1, 2026.
Ector County mobile food vendors to transition to state licensing under new law CBS7
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