Conroe, TX Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Food Truck Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- City Code
- Sec. 18-131 through 18-236
- Health Permit
- Montgomery County Health District
- State Permit
- Texas DSHS retail food establishment
- Food Handler
- Certificate required by state law
Summary
Conroe requires food truck operators to comply with Code Sections 18-131 through 18-236 for mobile vending. Operators must also obtain a Montgomery County Health District food service permit and a Texas DSHS retail food establishment permit.
Sec. 437.003. COUNTY AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE PERMIT. Subject to Section 437.0045, to enforce state law and rules adopted under state law, the commissioners court of a county by order may require food service establishments, retail food stores, mobile food units, and roadside food vendors in unincorporated areas of the county, including areas in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, to obtain a permit from the county. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 48 (S.B. 1008), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2025.
Sec. 437.004. PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE PERMIT. (a) Subject to Section 437.
Full Breakdown
Mobile food vendors in Conroe must comply with the city's commercial vending regulations under Code Sections 18-131 through 18-236. This includes requirements for mobility (no more than 6 hours stationary), avoidance of right-of-way obstructions, and general commercial standards. Food trucks must also obtain permits from the Montgomery County Health District for food safety compliance and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) retail food establishment permit. Food handlers must carry valid food handler certificates as required by state law.
Violations & Fines
Operating without required permits may result in fines and cessation of operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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