Upcoming Changes to Retail Food Permits

During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, new state laws were passed that directly impact how NET Health regulates retail food establishments.

As a result, several important changes are coming to how we issue permits, conduct inspections, and structure fees for local businesses.

What’s Changing?

• New limits on how local governments can set permit and reinspection fees
• Elimination of local food permits for certain child care centers
• Statewide permit transition for mobile food vendors (food trucks) by July 2026
• Required email opt-in for all permit holders to receive future updates
• Late renewals will incur a $100 fee in line with state policy

📅  When Will This Happen?

• September 1, 2025 – New laws take effect
• October 2025 – Updated local fee schedule may begin (pending Board approval)
• July 1, 2026 – Mobile vendor permitting moves to Texas DSHS

✅ Action Required:

• All permit holders must 
• Stay updated by visiting our full legislative update page

👉 Click here for full details

For questions or help with compliance, call our Environmental Health team at 903-535-0037.