Mobile Food Unit

Effective July 1, 2026, pursuant to Texas House Bill 2844 (2025), mobile food unit operators may be required to obtain a permit issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to continue operating within the State of Texas. Permits issued by local jurisdictions prior to this date will no longer be valid for operation on or after July 1, 2026, and are not expected to be grandfathered under the new law.

This prohibits the issuance of temporary food dealer permits to mobile food vendors in the State of Texas after June 30, 2026. Mobile food vendor's must apply to obtain an annual license from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS). Please visit the link below for more information: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/retail-food-establishments

Please visit the Texas DSHS website for additional information regarding the new statewide permitting process and application requirements.

What's changing?

The Corsicana-Navarro County Public Health Department MFU permits will no longer be valid after June 30, 2026.
Operators must obtain a DSHS-issued permit to legally operate anywhere in Texas, including Corsicana-Navarro County

Who does this affect?

Mobile Food Trucks
Pushcarts
Roadside Vendors

What do I need to do?

Before July 1, 2026

Continue operating under your Corsicana-Navarro County Public Health Department permit

Beginning July 1, 2026

You must:

Apply for a permit with DSHS
Obtain your DSHS permit and payment receipt
Contact the Corsicana-Navarro County Public Health Department to schedule your inspection

What happens after you apply with DSHS?

DSHS will process your application and issue a permit/receipt
You will then be assigned for inspection locally
The Corsicana-Navarro County Public Health Department will conduct your inspection on behalf of the State

⚠️ You cannot operate legally without a valid DSHS permit after July 1, 2026

Important Reminder

Your Corsicana-Navarro County Public Health Department permit will no longer be valid after June 2026
A DSHS permit is required to operate anywhere in Texas
The Corsicana-Navarro County Public Health Department will continue inspections, but under State authority