Humble does not have a specific local beekeeping ordinance. Texas state law governs apiary management through the Texas Apiary Inspection Act (Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 131). Residents may keep bees on residential property subject to state registration requirements and general nuisance provisions in the Humble Code of Ordinances.
Beekeeping in Humble is regulated at the state level under the Texas Apiary Inspection Act (Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 131). The Texas Apiary Inspection Service (TAIS) administered by Texas A&M requires beekeepers to register hives and allows inspectors to examine colonies for disease. Humble's municipal code does not impose additional restrictions on hive numbers, setbacks, or lot size minimums specific to beekeeping. However, the city's general nuisance ordinance may apply if bees create a hazard or disturbance to neighbors. Property owners should maintain hives with adequate water sources on site to prevent bees from seeking water on neighboring properties. Texas does not require hobbyist beekeepers to obtain a local permit, but hives must be registered with TAIS. The state imposes no limit on the number of colonies, though best practice for residential lots in the Houston metro area is typically 2 to 4 hives. Africanized honey bee concerns in the Houston region mean beekeepers should requeen regularly with European stock and maintain gentle colonies.
No specific local beekeeping penalties exist in Humble's code. If bees are deemed a public nuisance under general nuisance provisions, code enforcement may order abatement. Failure to register with TAIS can result in state-level penalties. Aggressive or swarming colonies that endanger public safety may be removed by animal control.
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