Lewisville does not specifically ban beekeeping in residential areas but regulates it under nuisance provisions in Ch. 6 and Ch. 9. Texas Agriculture Code Ch. 131 recognizes beekeeping as an agricultural activity and preempts outright municipal bans on managed colonies.
Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 131 (Texas Apiary Inspection Act) establishes statewide regulation of beekeeping. Under Sec. 131.045, the state preempts municipalities from banning managed honeybee colonies outright, though cities may impose reasonable regulations on colony location, hive density, and flyway barriers. Lewisville does not have a standalone beekeeping ordinance but applies general nuisance standards under Code Chapters 6 and 9. Bees that swarm or create a hazard on neighboring property may be addressed as a public nuisance. Beekeepers should maintain hives at least 25 feet from property lines where practicable, provide a water source to prevent bees from congregating at neighboring pools, and install flyway barriers (six-foot fence or dense hedge) when hives face adjacent occupied property. The Texas Apiary Inspection Service (TAIS) registers beekeepers and inspects for disease. HOA deed restrictions in many Lewisville subdivisions may impose stricter limits or prohibitions.
No specific beekeeping fine schedule. Nuisance violations under Ch. 9: up to $500 per offense. State violations under TX Ag Code Ch. 131 enforced by TAIS with potential colony destruction for diseased hives.
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