City Commissary rules · Texas
Dallas commissary requirements for food trucks and carts
The short answer from City of Dallas Code Compliance, Consumer Health: Yes under Dallas's 2022 guidelines; from July 1, 2026 mobile food vendor licensing moved to Texas DSHS (HB 2844).
- Commissary needed?
- Yes under Dallas's 2022 guidelines; from July 1, 2026 mobile food vendor licensing moved to Texas DSHS (HB 2844).
- How often
- Dallas guidelines: "All mobile food preparation vehicles or trailers must report daily to a commissary" for cleaning, sanitizing, waste disposal, water, food storage and overnight parking.
- Paperwork
- Dallas Commissary Approval Form completed by the commissary owner (notarized if the owner isn't present).
- Storage
- Overnight parking at the commissary; "Home based operations are not allowed."
Confirm with City of Dallas Code Compliance. This page summarises the official documents listed under Sources. Official page
Other things to know
- Out-of-town commissaries need a copy of their current local health permit and last inspection report.
These local rules sit on top of the Texas (statewide) rules.
Questions people ask
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Dallas?
Yes under Dallas's 2022 guidelines; from July 1, 2026 mobile food vendor licensing moved to Texas DSHS (HB 2844).
How often do I have to go to the commissary?
Dallas guidelines: "All mobile food preparation vehicles or trailers must report daily to a commissary" for cleaning, sanitizing, waste disposal, water, food storage and overnight parking.
What paperwork does Dallas want?
Dallas Commissary Approval Form completed by the commissary owner (notarized if the owner isn't present).
Where do I find a commissary in Dallas?
City of Dallas Code Compliance doesn't publish a list. Restaurants, markets and shared kitchens with a valid food permit often act as commissaries; ask them, then have your inspector approve the pairing.
Sources
Last checked September 29, 2026.