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TX HB1449
TX HB1449Relating to permits for mobile food service establishments operating in certain counties.
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Introduced
11/21/2024
11/21/2024
In Committee
05/25/2025
05/25/2025
Crossed Over
05/16/2025
05/16/2025
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to permits for mobile food service establishments operating in certain counties.
AI Summary
This bill modifies regulations for mobile food service establishments in Texas counties with populations over one million, primarily focusing on permitting and inspection processes. The bill narrows the applicability of existing mobile food service establishment regulations to only counties with populations exceeding one million, removes previous specific requirements about airport locations, and establishes new rules for municipal permits. Specifically, municipalities in these counties can no longer require additional permits beyond the standard state permit, and counties must set annual permit fees equivalent to the state's biennial permit charges. The bill also introduces a provision allowing counties to collaborate with municipalities on mobile food service establishment inspections and enables counties to waive permit requirements for establishments that already hold permits from other counties under the same chapter. Additionally, the bill provides that these changes apply to existing ordinances, rules, and procedures, regardless of when they were adopted, and will take effect on September 1, 2025. The legislation aims to streamline and standardize mobile food service establishment regulations in large Texas counties, reducing bureaucratic barriers for food service operators.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Not again placed on intent calendar (on 05/28/2025)
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