Beekeeping is permitted in unincorporated Travis County with no specific county ordinance. Registration with Texas Apiary Inspection Service (TAIS) required for interstate movement. Agricultural valuation available for 5+ acres with 6+ hives under TX Tax Code 23.51.
Travis County has no zoning so setback or hive-count limits do not exist for unincorporated land. Central Texas Beekeepers and Williamson County Area Beekeepers Association provide mentorship. Ag valuation for bees available on qualifying parcels 5-20 acres. Contact Travis County at (512) 854-4260 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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