Food trailer guides for Texas
Licenses, fire inspections, titles, costs and setup, written from official sources and updated October 2026.
Texas mobile food vendor license (DSHS): types, fees and steps
Since July 1, 2026 food trucks and trailers in Texas need a statewide DSHS mobile food vendor license. License types, fees, inspections and how to apply.
Houston food trailer fire inspection checklist (2026)
What the City of Houston Fire Marshal checks on food trucks and trailers in 2026: propane, fire extinguishers, hood, suppression and electrical.
How to title and register a food trailer in Texas
Texas title and registration for a new food trailer: the 4,000 lb rule, Form 130-U, Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin, fees and how to check a VIN.
How much does a food trailer cost in Texas?
Food trailer prices in Texas in 2026: what new kitchen and coffee trailers sell for, what changes the price, and the license and title fees to budget.
Food trailer vs food truck: which should you buy?
Food trailer or food truck? Compare cost, space, maintenance, towing and permits to decide which mobile kitchen fits your business in Texas.
Coffee trailer setup: power, water and equipment
How to set up a coffee or snow cone trailer in Texas: espresso power circuits, water and sinks, refrigeration, generator sizing and the DSHS license type.
Food trailer buying checklist: 25 things to check
Before you buy a food trailer in Texas, check these 25 items: VIN and title documents, water and sinks, electrical, hood and fire suppression, propane and payment.
Food trailer permits in Houston, Austin, Dallas and San Antonio
How food trailer permits work in Texas cities in 2026: the statewide DSHS license plus local fire, parking and zoning rules in Houston, Austin, Dallas and San Antonio.
16 ft food trailer: size, weight and layout
How big and how heavy a 16 ft food trailer is, how the kitchen is laid out, and what to check on the federal label before you tow it.