New state licensing procedure in effect for food trucks

Starting Wednesday, July 1, all mobile food vendors (MFV) operating within the state must be licensed with the Texas Department of Health Services to operate a food vending vehicle (FVV).

Due to this, all current licenses issued through the city of Gatesville will expire on July 1.

This change came with the Texas Legislature passing House Bill 2844 on May 26, 2025.

Due to this change, licensing will …