Willis, TX Animal Ordinances: Beekeeping (2026)

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... Sec. 131.061. IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person may not operate an apiary in this state unless the hives are: (1) clearly and permanently marked with the name of the person as provided by Section 131.064; (2) branded in accordance with Section 131.064 with a brand registered to the person by the chief apiary inspector; or (3) identified by a weatherproof sign posted within the apiary containing the name and contact information or the brand number of the person managing the apiary, printed in lettering at least one inch high. (b) An apiary at the principal residence of a beekeeper is exempt from the requirements of Subsection (a).