Official Portal of Texas

The Texas Department of Agriculture licenses businesses that produce and sell cultured species raised in Texas agriculture facilities. Here you can find out everything you need to know about application requirements, processes and fees related to aquaculture licenses. A wastewater permit or exemption from permitting may be required from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) before an agriculture license may be obtained. BRIDGE, TDA's new integrated licensing system, now allows for many TDA-issued licenses to be renewed online.

The Texas Department of Agriculture licenses businesses that produce and sell cultured species raised in Texas aquaculture facilities. Here you can find out everything you need to know about application requirements, processes and fees related to aquaculture licenses. A wastewater permit or exemption from permitting may be required from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) before an aquaculture license may be obtained. BRIDGE, TDA's new integrated licensing system, now allows for many TDA-issued licenses to be renewed online.

The Texas Department of Agriculture's Egg Quality Program ensures that eggs sold to Texas consumers meet set quality standards by licensing Texas egg dealers/wholesalers, processors and brokers. Find information here on the application process for the different license types. BRIDGE, TDA's new integrated licensing system, now allows for many TDA-issued licenses to be renewed online.

The Texas Department of Agriculture's Grain Warehouse Program helps protect Texas grain producers by licensing grain elevators and conducting audits and inspections of warehouse facilities. Find extensive information on the application process here, including forms.

The Texas Department of Agriculture helps protect against plant pests and diseases by overseeing the regulation and inspection of Texas nursery and floral operations. Go here for information regarding TDA's nursery or floral license application process, renewal process, license criteria and forms. BRIDGE, TDA's new integrated licensing system, now allows for many TDA-issued licenses to be renewed online.

Help your organic products stand out by applying for organic certification from the Texas Department of Agriculture. TDA certifies producers, processors and distributors. Retailers that handle organic food and fiber can voluntarily choose to be certified by TDA as well. Find requirements, fees and certification processes here.

The Texas Department of Agriculture is the lead state agency for regulating pesticide use and application and offers extensive license information and links to the other regulating agencies. BRIDGE, TDA's new integrated licensing system, now allows for many TDA-issued licenses to be renewed online.

The Texas Department of Agriculture is the lead state agency for regulating pesticide use and application, ensuring state and federal laws and regulations are followed and enforced. The agency maintains extensive links providing details on the pesticide lab, compliance program, registration, risk assessment, safety measures, laws and regulations and more... BRIDGE, TDA's new integrated licensing system, now allows for many TDA-issued licenses to be renewed online.

To ensure Texans have access to quality seeds, the Texas Department of Agriculture certifies Texas seed growers through the Texas Seed and Plant Board. The agency also conducts seed purity and germination tests at its seed laboratories in Giddings, Lubbock and Stephenville and enforces seed labeling laws. Find license information, contact numbers and services here. BRIDGE, TDA's new integrated licensing system, now allows for many TDA-issued licenses to be renewed online.

The Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners has launched an initiative to facilitate on-line license renewal for eligible veterinarians holding a Texas license. To determine eligibility to utilize this function, please visit the web site's eligibility page. Fees may be paid using most major credit cards. A printable receipt will be available for record keeping purposes, followed by an official, displayable annual renewal certificate.

Order and pay for your Certificates of Veterinary Inspection - Large Animals, Equine Certificates of Veterinary Inspection, or Equine Interstate Movement Passports online from the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC).

The TCEQ enforces regulations on air quality, water quality, and waste management to protect human health and the environment. Find links to rules, forms, guidance, and contact information for each of the TCEQ's environmental permits, licenses, registrations, or other forms of authorization. Also find information on reducing expenses by reducing pollution and managing waste wisely, as well as helpful information for owners of small businesses.

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A collection of agricultural resources including legislative updates, youth activities and scholarships, discount services, agricultural statistics, farm safety, and much more...

The Texas Racing Commission regulates horse and greyhound racing with pari-mutuel wagering. All persons who work at the racetracks or who own race animals must be licensed by the Commission. This site contains the Texas Racing Act, the Commission's rules, and other helpful information about racing and wagering, including a link to renew an occupational license online.

Submit your Texas Certified Applicator OR Technician License renewal online. Most major credit cards OR electronic checks are acceptable forms of payment. Licenses meeting renewal eligibility requirements of the board will be mailed to the licensee's business mailing address after processing.

Submit your Texas Structural Pest Control Service Business License renewal online. Most major credit cards OR electronic checks are acceptable forms of payment. Licenses meeting renewal eligibility requirements of the Service will be mailed to the licensee's business mailing address after processing.

Submit and pay for your application online to the Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS).

With a focus on consumer protection, the Texas Department of Agriculture helps ensure that weighing and measuring devices in Texas perform within acceptable tolerances and that packages are properly labeled and weighed prior to sale. Businesses that operate commercial gasoline, kerosene or diesel fuel pumps, scales, bulk meters and liquid petroleum gas meters in Texas must register these devices with TDA annually. TDA also licenses businesses that employ registered technicians to place devices into service, remove out-of-order tags or inspect liquid petroleum gas meters or ranch scales. Public weighers must also be certified by TDA. Find detailed information on license and certification requirements and download application forms here. BRIDGE, TDA's new integrated licensing system, now allows for many TDA-issued licenses to be renewed online.