Edinburg, TX Animal Ordinances: Beekeeping (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- TX Agriculture Code. TAIS inspection
- Local Code
- Edinburg Code Chapter 91
- Commercial
- TAIS registration required
- Setbacks
- Check local zoning code
Summary
Beekeeping in Edinburg is regulated locally under Chapter 91. Texas Apiary Inspection Service (TAIS) governs commercial operations. No state registration required for hobby beekeepers.
Sec. 131.001. 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.(5) "Colony" means a distinguishable localized population of bees in which one or more life stages may be present.(6) "Director" means the director of Texas A&M AgriLife Research.(7
Full Breakdown
Edinburg allows beekeeping on residential and agricultural properties in city limits. Hives should be set back at least 10 feet from property lines and 25 feet from public sidewalks or rights-of-way. A flyway barrier (fence or dense hedge) of at least 6 feet tall is recommended between hives and neighboring properties to redirect bee flight paths above head height. The number of hives is typically limited to 2-4 on standard residential lots, with more allowed on larger parcels. Texas may require registration of apiaries with the state department of agriculture. Water sources must be provided on the property to prevent bees from seeking water on neighboring properties.
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