Texas Agriculture Code - AGRIC § 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:

(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.

(d) The chief apiary inspector may charge a fee for each registration issued under this section.  The inspector shall set the fee at an amount that is reasonable in relation to the costs of administering this section.