How to prepare for a vendor permit in Houston
Last checked: 2026-10-08 · Español
Start with your products and location: a craft booth, cottage-food seller and mobile unit follow different paths. Gather your business and event details before completing forms.
Houston specifies 14 days for temporary-food applications. Mobile units use DSHS annual licensing. Check cottage-food exemptions and propane permits.
Review your prepared draft, correct blanks and submit through the official channel. Preparing a document does not grant a permit.
Sources
- Temporary food establishment permits
- Texas Health and Human Services
- Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
- Health Services | Texas.gov
- Licensing of Certified Food Manager Training Programs | Texas DSHS
- Retail Food Establishments | Texas DSHS
- Licensing of Food Handler Training Programs | Texas DSHS
- Fairs, festivals, markets and shows
- Single-event food permit application
- Temporary food establishment checklist
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