Garland, TX Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Food Truck Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- City Permit
- Required
- Health Permit
- Dallas County Health Dept.
- Inspections
- Health and fire inspections required
- Food Handler
- Valid certification required
- Annual Renewal
- Permits renewed annually
Summary
Garland requires mobile food vendors to obtain a city permit and a Dallas County Health Department food service permit. Food trucks must pass health inspections and maintain food handler certifications. The city has been working to accommodate food trucks while maintaining health and safety standards.
Sec. 437.0055. PERMIT FROM DEPARTMENT REQUIRED IN AREAS NOT REGULATED BY COUNTY OR PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT.Text of subsection effective until July 01, 2026 (a) A person may not operate a food service establishment, retail food store, mobile food unit, or temporary food service establishment located in an area in which a county or public health district does not require a permit or conduct inspections under this chapter unless the person has a permit issued by the department.Text of subsection effective on July 01, 2026(a) A person may not operate a food service establishment, retail food store, or temporary food service establishment located in an area in which a county or public health district does not require a permit or conduct inspections under this chapter unle
Full Breakdown
Food trucks operating in Garland must obtain a mobile food vendor permit from the city and a food service permit from the Texas health department or county health authority. Requirements include passing a vehicle and equipment inspection, maintaining a commissary agreement for food prep and waste disposal, and carrying liability insurance. Operators need a valid business license and food handler certifications. Fire extinguisher and handwashing station required. Annual renewal with inspection.
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