Countywide district covering the City of Wichita Falls and Wichita County; anyone selling or giving away food to the public in the county needs a permit unless covered by the Texas Cottage Food Law. Source: https://www.wichitafallstx.gov/863/Food-Establishment-Fees-Forms
From July 1, 2026 (Texas HB 2844) mobile food units transition to a statewide TX DSHS Mobile Food Vendor License; the local $258 mobile permit is being superseded by the state permit.
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Caterer | $275/yr standalone; $138/yr as an add-on to an existing permit | Wichita Falls Health District fee schedule effective October 1, 2025. |
| Commissary / central preparation kitchen | $139/yr (Shared Community Kitchen) | Shared/community kitchen category on the district fee schedule. |
| Bar / limited food service | $221/yr (Restricted Operation); Concession Stand $139/yr | Limited/restricted food operations permitted at the Restricted Operation rate. |
| Grocery / market with deli | $221/yr base plus $139 per department (Multi-Departmental Grocery Store) | Each additional food department (deli, bakery, meat, etc.) adds $139. |
| Temporary / seasonal event | $56 (5+ business days notice) or $84 rush (<5 business days); Pop-Up Food Vendor $310/yr | Temporary permit is per event; pop-up vendor is an annual category. |
| Pushcart / mobile vending | $258/yr (Mobile Food Establishment) | Superseded by the statewide TX DSHS mobile license from July 1, 2026 (HB 2844). |