Round Rock, TX Animal Ordinances: Beekeeping (2026)
Key Facts
- Beekeeping Allowed
- Yes: with restrictions
- Setback
- 10–25 feet from property lines
- State Registration
- Texas Apiary Inspection Service
- Flyway Barrier
- Required if facing neighbor
Summary
Round Rock permits urban beekeeping subject to setback and hive limits under the zoning code. Hives must be registered with the Texas Apiary Inspection Service.
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.
Full Breakdown
Round Rock allows residential beekeeping with specific restrictions. Hives must be set back a minimum distance from property lines and neighboring structures (typically 10–25 feet). The number of hives permitted per lot depends on the lot size. A fly-away barrier (at least 6 feet tall) must be installed if hives face a neighboring property. Beekeepers must register with the Texas Apiary Inspection Service (TAIS) as required by state law. Round Rock Code Enforcement responds to bee-related nuisance complaints.
Violations & Fines
Non-compliant beekeeping: Code Enforcement citation, fines up to $2,000. Hives may be ordered removed.
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