State Regulations & Laws

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WEB Resources & Links to Laws Regulating Beekeeping in the State of Texas

 

State Publication Guides to Selling Honey In Texas

“Selling Honey In Texas” by Texas Department of State Health Services

“Selling Honey In Texas”  by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

 

Texas Health and Safety Code

Chapter 437 of the Texas Health and Safety Code

SMALL HONEY PRODUCTION OPERATION

LEGAL DEFINITION OF SMALL HONEY PRODUCTION OPERATION – See item (7) of Sec. 437.001

EXEMPTION FOR SMALL HONEY PRODUCTION OPERATION

Limited Local Regulation of Small Honey Production Operation

LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL HONEY PRODUCTION OPERATION

 

Texas Beekeeping Regulations

Chapter 131 of the Texas Agriculture Code

County to county Bee & Equipment Transport Permit Requirement

Chapter 71 – Beekeeping Administrative Code

 

Raising Bees to Qualify for Agricultural Land Use Evaluation

Tax Code Chapter 23

 

Texas Apiary Inspection Service

WEBSITE

Registration & Permit Application Forms – http://txbeeinspection.tamu.edu/forms-fees

 

Structural Pest Control Service

Chapter 1951 – http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1951.htm

Requirements for Pest Control License Exemption

 

FEDERAL Food & Drug Administration

http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/FoodFacilityRegistration/default.htm
http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/CGMP/ucm110877.htm