Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Harris County, TX (2026)

Harris County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 20, Sec 9A

To obtain a food establishment permit, medallion and geographical positioning system (GPS), the owner of the mobile food unit must be present during the permitting inspection process and must be in possession of a current/valid Texas Driver's License, or Texas Department of Public Safety identification certificate, and the unit's current vehicle registration receipt.

Harris County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 38 (Fire Code), Sec 319.1.1

319.1.1 Location. Mobile food vendor vehicles used on a property shall comply with the following: 1. Mobile food vendor vehicles shall not be parked beneath or within 20 feet of a structure while operating. ... 3. The Mobile food vendor vehicles shall have a separation distance of 20 feet or more from other MFUs. 4. Mobile food vendor vehicles shall not be parked within 20 feet of combustible w...

Harris County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 20, Sec 9D (Pushcarts)

A pushcart unit shall not exceed four feet in width, eight feet in length, and eight feet in height including a unit's shade umbrella. In the event of an emergency situation, the unit shall be easily movable, controllable, and maneuverable by one person when the unit is fully loaded. The bottom of the unit shall be at least six inches from the ground. This unit shall not be motorized.