Create the login and primary contact record used for notices, approvals, and dashboard access.
TXFVA can use this code for member-to-member referral campaigns and upgrade rewards.
Enter the business identity TXFVA should use for membership records and review.
Control what buyers and members can see publicly. Street addresses are not shown publicly; use service area, region, and optional location details only if you want them visible.
These details power the directory filters, public profile, setup manager, and compliance packet sender.
Texas HB 2844 (effective July 1, 2026) requires a state food vending vehicle licence for trucks, trailers, and pushcarts. Stands, booths, and caterers without a vehicle are not covered. Your answer sets which documents verify your membership.
Select all that apply.
Use broad categories for search. Select all that apply.
Use this for specifics such as birria, elotes, kettle corn flavors, aguas frescas, loaded fries, or other specialties that do not fit a broad category.
The number of active trailers, trucks, booths, or carts you can field. This sets how many setup cards appear below — extra setups beyond your plan are $9.99 each per year.
Examples: 30 ft trailer, 20 x 10 tent, 10 x 10 booth, or truck plus service-side clearance.
The power you need at your placement. Use setup notes for specifics — plug type, distance, or multiple circuits.
Use this with the electrical requirements field so planners know whether generator sound or type may matter.
Tells a planner whether you must be placed near a water source. Fresh water for handwashing is required at most events, so most vendors are either self-contained or need a hookup.
Include load-in needs, service-side clearance, surface limits, water needs, tent staking limits, or other placement details.
List the real setups this vendor can deploy. Associate and Verified support one setup; Premier supports up to six deployable setups.
Store the permits, insurance, fire records, tax certificate, menu, and setup proof that planners often ask vendors to send.
The date this county or local permit expires. Used for verify status and compliance packets.
List current city fire permits, inspections, or other local fire clearances that matter to planners. Include the city and any date or expiration note that should be visible.
The date the primary city fire permit or inspection clearance expires. Used for verify status and compliance packets.
Upload current fire permits, inspection clearances, or other city fire paperwork as PDFs. You can select multiple PDFs or upload again later to append more cities.
Leave blank until the statewide permit is actually issued.
The date the issued statewide Mobile Food Unit permit expires. Leave blank until the permit is issued. Used for verify status and compliance packets.
Upload the Texas state permit application summary while pending, then replace or supplement it with the issued permit PDF when available.
The statewide Mobile Food Unit permit is issued <strong>per vehicle</strong> — one per truck, trailer, or cart. Add each vehicle with its permit number and expiration; every one is tracked for renewal reminders. While an application is still pending, leave the permit rows blank and check “application submitted” above.
The date the general liability insurance policy expires. Used for verify status and compliance packets.
Upload the current county or local permit as a PDF if available.
Upload proof of current insurance as a PDF when available.
Name of the person the food manager certificate is issued to.
The date the food manager certificate expires. Used for verify status and compliance packets.
Upload the food manager certificate as a PDF if this is part of the verification packet.
Certificates are per manager — a business can hold several. Add each certified food manager with their certificate number and expiration; every one is tracked for renewal reminders.
The Texas sales and use tax permit number buyers may request during vendor approval.
Upload the Texas sales tax permit or certificate that buyers may request as part of vendor approval.
The commissary or central preparation facility your mobile unit operates from.
The date the commissary agreement expires. Drives renewal reminders and can be sent in a compliance packet.
Upload the current commissary agreement as a PDF when available.
Texas doesn't mandate workers' comp, but many events and venues require it once you have crew.
Drives renewal reminders and can be sent in a compliance packet.
The commissary's inspection report — their report, not yours. Keep a copy the day they pass.
Upload the commissary inspection report as a PDF when available.
Registrations are per vehicle. Add each truck, trailer, or cart with its expiration date — every one is tracked for renewal reminders.
Upload the current vehicle or trailer registration as a PDF when available.
Fire permits are per-city. Add each city with its expiration date — every one is tracked for renewal reminders and can be sent in a compliance packet.
LP / propane permits are per-city where required separately from the fire permit. Add each city with its expiration date for renewal reminders.
Add each employee food handler card with its expiration date. Tracked for renewal reminders so cards do not lapse; kept internal (not shown on your public profile).
Many cities, venues, and event organizers require their name on your insurance as an additional insured — and it is per event. Add each entity you carry an additional-insured COI for (a city, a venue, or an organizer / planner), with its expiration. Every one is tracked for renewal reminders and shows on a planner's readiness board.
A mobile number for renewal reminder texts (US numbers assumed). Standard message rates may apply.
Add the public-facing links and media that make the profile look complete and useful.
Use this when there is no live menu link yet. A menu PDF or menu photo is enough.
Confirm the information that will build the account, profile, and member tools.
Review the profile, setup, and document details below. This is the information TXFVA uses to create the member dashboard, public listing, setup records, and compliance packet tools.
Directory filters, setup records, and event logistics.
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