Our Voice→Request for approval of an agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide Mobile Food Inspection Services, with a contract amount not-to-exceed $536,021.00, effective July 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027.EventShow up Houston City Hall – City Council Chambers →
Why it matters
Mobile food inspections help make sure food trucks, pop-up vendors, and other temporary food sellers are meeting health and safety standards. This kind of oversight protects people eating at community events, festivals, and neighborhood spots across Houston.
What's inside
This is an interlocal agreement — a formal partnership between Harris County and a state agency. The contract amount is up to $536,021. It covers mobile food inspection work, likely meaning county health staff would inspect vendors at locations across the county rather than at a fixed facility.
Key details
- When: Effective July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027
- Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed $536,021
- Governing Body: Houston City Council (approval vote)
- Partner Agency: Texas Dept. of State Health Services (DSHS)
- Service Covered: Mobile food vendor inspections citywide
About Harris County Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is the governing body of Harris County, Texas. Led by the County Judge and four precinct commissioners, the court sets the county budget, tax rate, and policies affecting public heal…
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- Date
- June 11, 2026
The Commissioners Court meeting takes place at 1001 Preston St, Houston — the Harris County Administration Building downtown.
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
- District
- City Council · District I
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How to show up
This item is before the full Commissioners Court for approval. Once approved, the county and Texas DSHS would carry out inspections under the agreement. If you have questions about the contract or want more details before the vote, you can reach out to the contact listed on the filing.
Actions
• Check the meeting agenda at harriscountytx.legistar.com to confirm the item is still on the June 11 docket.
• Attend the Commissioners Court meeting at 1001 Preston St if you want to observe the vote in person. • Email Tiffany.Amboree@harriscountytx.
gov if you have questions about the agreement. • Share this with neighbors who run food trucks or vend at local markets — this affects how mobile food inspections are handled countywide. • Follow the item on Legistar to see the final vote outcome after June 11.
Show up Houston City Hall – City Council Chambers
When you call, you can say: “Hi, I saw "Request for approval of an agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide Mobile Food Inspection Services, with a contract amount not-to-exceed $536,021.00, effective July 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027." on Community Exchange and want to know how to take part.”
How it connects
If you buy food from trucks, carts, or pop-up vendors around Harris County, this contract is part of what keeps those inspections happening. It also matters for anyone who operates a mobile food business and works with county health officials.
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