Texas Food Truck Documents
3 state-specific documents plus 12 federal requirements. Everything your Texas food truck needs for full compliance.
Texas at a Glance
Minimum Wage
$7.25/hr (federal minimum)
Tipped Wage
$2.13/hr (tip credit applies; tips must bring total to $7.25/hr)
Workers' Comp
Workers' compensation insurance is optional in Texas
Health Dept
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and local health departments
Texas State Documents
Documents specific to Texas mobile vendor permits and state regulations.
Texas Mobile Food Vendor Permit
Texas mobile food establishment permit required to operate a food truck, issued through DSHS and enforced by local health departments with specific requirements for equipment, water capacity, and waste disposal.
Texas Cottage Food Exemptions Guide
Guide to Texas cottage food exemptions and how they interact with food truck operations — covering which items can be made at home and sold from a food truck without a food manufacturer's license.
Texas Fire Marshal Inspection Checklist
Fire marshal inspection checklist and compliance documentation for Texas food trucks, covering fire suppression systems, propane safety, and city-specific fire code requirements.
Federal Requirements
These federal documents also apply to your Texas food truck.
FDA Food Safety Plan for Mobile Food Operations
FDA-compliant food safety plan covering hazard analysis, preventive controls, and sanitation for mobile food preparation with limited workspace and storage.
Mobile HACCP Plan
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plan adapted for mobile food preparation, addressing limited refrigeration, confined cooking spaces, and variable operating conditions.
OSHA Safety Plan for Food Trucks
Comprehensive workplace safety plan covering confined-space cooking hazards, propane system safety, generator operation, slip/burn prevention, and heat stress unique to food truck environments.
Fire Suppression & Safety Plan
Fire suppression and prevention plan covering commercial kitchen hood suppression systems, propane tank safety, fire extinguisher placement, and emergency procedures for food truck operations.
I-9 Employment Verification
Form I-9 employment eligibility verification procedures for all food truck employees, including seasonal and event-based workers.
FLSA Wage & Hour Compliance Plan
FLSA wage and hour compliance covering minimum wage, overtime, tip credit, and event-based scheduling unique to food truck operations with seasonal and part-time staff.
Workers' Compensation Program
Workers' compensation insurance program documentation covering the elevated injury risks of food truck operations — burns, slips, propane incidents, and heat-related illness.
General Liability & Vehicle Insurance Documentation
Combined general liability, commercial auto, and product liability insurance documentation for food truck operations, including event-specific certificates of insurance.
Commissary Kitchen Agreement Template
Standardized agreement template for commissary kitchen use covering access hours, storage allocation, shared equipment liability, and health department compliance requirements.
Event & Venue Contract Template
Standardized contract template for food truck event bookings covering festivals, private events, corporate catering, and venue arrangements with payment, exclusivity, and cancellation terms.
Temperature Monitoring & Cold Chain Log
Temperature monitoring system and cold chain documentation for food trucks, covering the critical gap between commissary refrigeration and limited mobile cold-holding capacity.
Allergen Disclosure & Labeling Program
Allergen disclosure and labeling program for food trucks, addressing the unique challenges of limited menu board space, cross-contamination in confined prep areas, and high-volume service without written menus.