H.B. No. 1449 amends the Health and Safety Code to establish regulations for mobile food service establishments operating in counties with populations exceeding one million. The bill modifies the heading of Chapter 437A to specify that it applies to counties with populations greater than one million and removes previous criteria related to municipalities. Additionally, it introduces new provisions that allow counties to collaborate with municipalities for the inspection of mobile food service establishments and prohibits municipalities from requiring permits beyond those mandated by the state for these establishments.

The bill also includes provisions for fee calculations, stating that any fees imposed by a county for permits must align with the fees charged by the state for similar permits. Furthermore, it allows counties to waive permit requirements for applicants who already hold permits from other counties under this chapter. The bill repeals Section 437.0073 and states that the changes will apply to existing ordinances and regulations, taking effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 437.0073 (Health and Safety Code 437)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 437.0073 (Health and Safety Code 437)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 437.0073 (Health and Safety Code 437)
Senate Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 437.0073 (Health and Safety Code 437)