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NET Health Announces Updated Retail Food Permit Fee Schedule

TYLER, TEXAS – September 29, 2025 – The Northeast Texas Public Health District (NET Health) reminds all retail food establishments of upcoming changes to the permit fee schedule. A new NET Health Retail Food Permit Fee Schedule (Exhibit A) was adopted by the NET Health Board of Health, as authorized by Resolution No. R-2025-1, on August 28, 2025. resolution is necessary to comply with recent changes to statewide regulations stemming from the 89th Texas Legislative Session. The updated fee schedule will be effective on November 1, 2025.  On September 25, 2025 the NET Health Board of health adopted Amendment No. 1 of Resolution No. R-2025-1 which amends Exhibit A.  The effective date for Amendment No. 1 is December 1, 2025.

Key Changes to the Fee Schedule:

• Mobile Food Unit (MFU) Permit Fees: The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has advised local health departments to refrain from prorating mobile food unit permits to expire on June 30, 2026. Therefore, NET Health is setting a flat permit fee of $258.00 for mobile food unit permits to align with the DSHS permit fee as required by SB 1008.
• Inspection Fees: All inspection fees will be set at a single base price of $150.00. This increase aligns all inspection fee types, including the Re-inspection Fee, which is increasing from $100.00 to $150.00.

Stay Informed:
Stakeholders who have opted in for email updates at least sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of any changes and revisions have already received communication. As a reminder, anyone interested in receiving updates is encouraged to opt-in to email updates on the NET Health website at: mynethealth.org.

About Northeast Texas Public Health District (NET Health)
The Northeast Texas Public Health District provides public health services, resources, and wellness initiatives for the citizens of East Texas. Services include environmental health, immunizations, and community wellness programs.

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