What is typically called an Ag Exemption is really an assessment valuation based on the income the land can be expected to produce, rather than its market value. Pasture that has been improved will be assigned a greater value per acre than native pasture, but the average productivity value tax savings is substantial if you’ve got an Ag Valuation! The greater the value of the property the greater the tax savings! Exemptions apply only to vacant land. Houses and barns are taxed according to their market value.

Texas law, on January 1, 2012, made it possible for beekeeping to qualify for an Ag Valuation on property taxes! This is covered in the Tax Code under Chapter 23, Subchapter D, Sect. 23.51 (1) and (2). Ag Valuation rules vary from County to County and although most Counties do have guidelines, some do not.

Whether you want an Ag Valuation or you want an Apiary to Pollinate your Flowers and Vegetables, or to Harvest some Great Local Texas Honey, Ringer Apiaries can help you with all your Apiary needs.

We offer a 1-time Apiary Setup and Tax Filing, or we can build your Apiary up over time to satisfy the requirements of your County.

We also offer Monthly Contracts where we build your Apiary, add Hives, and Maintain the Health of those Hives (and your Honey!!) for as long as you would like.

We also offer free teaching sessions at every visit, where we can show you the ins and outs of Beekeeping and answer all of your bee and beehive questions!

When you are confident with your Beehive Skills, we are happy to drop the contract but rest assured we will always be there to assist with answering any questions, or to drop by for a checkup.