Does Conroe, TX have its own beekeeping ordinance?

No. Conroe, TX does not appear to have a local beekeeping ordinance, Texas state law applies instead. The rules summarized on this page come from TX Agriculture Code Ch. 131 - Bees and Honey.

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Conroe, TX Animal Ordinances: Beekeeping (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

City Ordinance: None specific to beekeeping
State Registration: Required under TX Ag Code Ch. 131
Nuisance Rules: Apply under Ch. 26
Deed Restrictions: May prohibit hives

Summary

Conroe has no specific beekeeping ordinance. Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 131 governs beekeeping statewide. No city ban exists, but nuisance rules apply under Ch. 26. Deed restrictions may restrict hives.

DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Abandoned apiary, equipment, or bees" means an apiary, equipment, or a colony of bees that is not regularly maintained or attended in accordance with this chapter or rules or quarantines adopted under this chapter. (2) "Apiary" means a place where colonies of bees or nuclei of bees are kept. (3) "Beekeeper" means a person who owns, leases, possesses, controls, or manages one or more colonies of bees for any personal or commercial purpose. (4) "Bee" means any stage of the common honeybee, Apis mellifera species. ... (8-a) "Hive" means a box or other shelter containing a colony of bees. (9) "Inspector" means the chief apiary inspector.

Source: TX Agriculture Code Ch. 131 - Bees and HoneyView official code

Full Breakdown

The City of Conroe has no specific beekeeping ordinance and no citywide ban on backyard beehives. Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 131 governs beekeeping at the state level and requires registration of hives with the Texas Apiary Inspection Service (TAIS). Backyard beekeeping is legal in Conroe subject to the general nuisance provisions of Chapter 26. Hives that generate complaints about aggressive bees or interference with neighbors may be cited as nuisances. Many Conroe area subdivisions have deed restrictions that may restrict or prohibit beehives.

Violations & Fines

Nuisance citations up to $2,000 if hives cause neighbor interference. TX Agriculture Code Chapter 131 violations subject to state penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is beekeeping allowed in Conroe?

No city ban exists. Register hives with the Texas Apiary Inspection Service and check deed restrictions for your subdivision. Nuisance rules still apply.

Do I need to register my beehives in Texas?

Yes. Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 131 requires hive registration with the Texas Apiary Inspection Service (TAIS).

Can my neighbor force me to remove my beehive in Conroe?

Only if the hive creates a nuisance. Aggressive bees or interference with neighbors can trigger a citation under Chapter 26 nuisance rules.

Sources & Official References

[1]TX Agriculture Code Ch. 131 - Bees and Honey

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