Mission, TX Animal Ordinances: Beekeeping (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- TX Agriculture Code. TAIS
- Local Code
- Mission Animal / Zoning Ordinance
- Commercial
- TAIS registration and inspection required
- Contact
- Mission City Hall
Summary
Beekeeping is regulated locally in Mission. TAIS governs commercial operations statewide. No state registration required for hobby beekeepers.
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. ... (d) The chief apiary inspector may charge a fee for each registration issued under this section.
Full Breakdown
Mission 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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