The bill, H.B. No. 1449, amends the Health and Safety Code to establish regulations for mobile food service establishments operating in counties with a population of more than one million. The heading of Chapter 437A is revised to reflect this specific population criterion, and the applicability section is updated to clarify that the chapter applies only to such counties. Additionally, the bill allows counties to delegate the inspection of mobile food service establishments to municipalities within their jurisdiction, thereby streamlining the inspection process.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions that prohibit municipalities from requiring any permits or authorizations beyond the state-mandated permit for mobile food service establishments. It also stipulates that any fees imposed by counties for permits must be limited to the amount necessary to cover the costs associated with permit processing and inspections. The bill repeals an existing section of the Health and Safety Code and specifies that the changes will apply to all relevant ordinances and regulations, effective September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 437.0073 (Health and Safety Code 437)