Food truck owners in Bell County are facing increased costs due to a change in state permit law. Previously, they obtained county-level permits, but now they must get a state permit. This change has caught some vendors off guard, as they were initially told their existing permits would be valid for the year.

The cost of the new state permit is significantly higher, with one owner citing a jump from $250 to around $2,000. This increase is forcing some food trucks to temporarily shut down during a busy season. Further details on the impact of the state permit law change on Bell County food trucks are available from local news sources, including a story featuring a food truck owner who has been affected by the change.