DeSoto allows beekeeping on residential lots subject to reasonable setbacks and hive numbers. Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 131 requires beekeepers to register with the Texas Apiary Inspection Servic
DeSoto allows beekeeping on residential lots subject to reasonable setbacks and hive numbers. Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 131 requires beekeepers to register with the Texas Apiary Inspection Service if they own more than a minimum number of colonies. Hives must be set back from property lines and neighboring dwellings, with flyway barriers (6-foot fence or dense vegetation) often required to direct bee flight above head height. Aggressive colonies must be requeened or removed. Water sources on the beekeeper's property help prevent neighbor disputes.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Desoto code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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