AUSTIN, Texas — This week, Austin City Council members voted to allow food truck vendors the opportunity to get permits that would allow them to remain in their respective locations, while city health officials came to inspect them.

The decision comes after multiple complaints and concerns were raised over the loss of revenue vendors face when having to close down and move their trucks for inspection.

There are 1,500 food truck vendors in the City of Austin that for over a year have been promised change in the safety and health inspection process. The resolution to allow the city manager explore solutions related to permit applications was passed in March 2024 .

City council members voted to add two fees for mobile vendor on-site inspections at Thursday's meeting.

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