2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Harris County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Harris County Public Health requires a Mobile Food Unit permit for any food truck or trailer operating in unincorporated Harris County. Operators must obtain a Texas DSHS Retail Food Establishment permit and pass HCPH inspections covering food safety, sanitation, and equipment standards.
Unincorporated Harris County has no designated food truck vending zones or location restrictions beyond health department permitting. Mobile food units may operate on private property with the owner's permission. Public right-of-way vending is regulated by TxDOT on state roads.
2 cities in Harris County have their own food trucks & mobile vendors rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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