Beekeeping is broadly permitted in unincorporated Collin County. TX Agriculture Code 131 governs apiary registration with the Texas Apiary Inspection Service (TAIS) at Texas A&M. Six or more colonies require registration. No county setback rules.
Beekeepers with 5 to 20 acres qualify for agricultural tax valuation under TX Tax Code 23.51 if they maintain 6 to 12 colonies. This is a popular tax strategy in rural Collin County. Colonies must be registered annually with TAIS. Contact Collin County at (972) 424-1460 for enforcement. This beekeeping rule under Collin County's animals ordinances applies to unincorporated areas of Collin County. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Collin County code enforcement directly or consult the official Texas municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
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