Euless, TX Animal Ordinances: Beekeeping (2026)
Key Facts
- Hive Setback
- Typically 10+ ft from property line
- Flyway Barrier
- 6-ft fence if close to property line
- State Registration
- TAIS for 6+ hives (TX Ag Code 131)
- Water Source
- Required on-site
- Code
- Euless Code Chapters 10 and 82 + TX Ag Code 131
Summary
Beekeeping in Euless is regulated by zoning and TX Agriculture Code Chapter 131. Typical rules: hive setbacks, flyway barriers, on-site water, and TAIS registration for 6+ hives.
Sec. 131.045. BEEKEEPER REGISTRATION. (a) Each beekeeper in this state may register on an annual basis with the chief apiary inspector. A registration under this section expires August 31 following the date the registration is issued. (b) A registration must include: (1) information required by the chief apiary inspector; and (2) the county or counties in which the beekeeper operates. (c) The inspector may require a beekeeper to submit with the registration information a map showing the exact location of each of the beekeeper's apiaries. A map submitted under this section is a trade secret under Chapter 552, Government Code, and may not be disclosed. (d) The chief apiary inspector may charge a fee for each registration issued under this section.
Full Breakdown
Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 131 governs beekeeping statewide through the Texas Apiary Inspection Service (TAIS) at Texas A&M. Euless does not broadly prohibit beekeeping but regulates it through zoning and nuisance ordinances under Code Chapter 10 and Chapter 82. Best practices adopted by Euless typically include: hive setbacks of at least 10 feet from property lines, 25 feet from dwellings, flyway barriers (6-foot solid fences) if hives are within 10 to 25 feet of a property line, and on-site water source to prevent bees from visiting neighbors pools. Beekeepers with more than 6 hives must register with TAIS. Ag exemption for ten or more colonies may provide tax benefits. Residents with concerns should contact Euless Code Compliance at (817) 685-1400.
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