Converse permits residential beekeeping with setbacks under Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 131. Hives register with Texas Apiary Inspection Service and must sit behind flyway barriers near property lines.
Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 131 establishes the statewide beekeeping framework administered by the Texas Apiary Inspection Service (TAIS) at Texas A&M. Converse allows beekeeping on residential lots in most zoning districts with setback and flyway-barrier requirements designed to direct bees upward and away from pedestrians and neighbors. Typical requirements include hives placed at least 10 feet from property lines, or behind a 6-foot flyway barrier (fence or dense vegetation) if closer, a water source on the beekeeper property to discourage bees from visiting neighbor pools and birdbaths, and registration of any apiary with TAIS if the beekeeper has 6 or more colonies. Africanized honey bee precautions are important in Bexar County which has established AHB populations; requeening with European queens and regular temperament monitoring are best practices. Beekeepers selling honey are covered by the Texas Cottage Food Law with labeling requirements. Neighbor disputes can be mediated by TAIS or Converse Code Enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Converse, TX
Amplified music in Converse must not be audible at 30 feet from the property line during quiet hours and must not disturb neighbors at any time. Outdoor spea...
Converse, TX
Converse enforces nighttime quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM weekdays and 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM weekends under the city noise ordinance and Texas Penal Cod...
Converse, TX
Outdoor music at Converse restaurants, event venues, and private residences must end by quiet-hour start and not be audible at 30 feet. Special event permits...
Converse, TX
Converse does not impose specific leaf blower bans, but gas-powered blowers must comply with general construction hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and not produce...
Converse, TX
Converse driveways require a permit from Public Works when connecting to a public street. Surfaces must be paved, widths typically 9-24 ft, and front-yard pa...
Converse, TX
Converse restricts heavy commercial vehicles from parking overnight in residential zones. Standard work pickups and vans are allowed, but semi-trucks, dump t...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Bexar County.
See how other cities in Bexar County handle beekeeping.
See how Converse's beekeeping rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.