agricultural exemption services

If you’re a Texas landowner looking to save on property taxes, start beekeeping, or purchase healthy honey bees, Happy Bee Solutions is your trusted local partner.

We proudly serve South Texas landowners with professional bee leasing, agricultural (1-D-1) valuation support, live bee sales, and beginner-friendly beekeeping education.

Many property owners don’t realize that beekeeping qualifies as an agricultural use under Texas law. If you own 5–20 acres, you may be eligible for a 1-D-1 agricultural valuation, which can significantly reduce your property taxes.

Learn more about our Texas bee leasing and ag exemption services.

How Happy Bee Solutions Helps:

• Full-service bee hive leasing and management
• Proper hive placement to meet county requirements
• Ongoing inspection and colony care
• Documentation support (photos, logs, lease agreements, invoices)

⚠️ Each county has different requirements and deadlines (most fall around May). Property owners are responsible for filing their own application.

Helpful Resources:

• Texas Agricultural Appraisal Information
• Texas Apiary Inspection Service
• Texas A&M Honey Bee Lab

Looking to start your own hive?

View our 2026 bee sales and pre-orders.

We offer:

• 5-frame Italian Queen Nucs
• Complete hive setups ready for your property

Our bees are:

• Known for being gentle and manageable
• Ideal for families, homesteads, and first-time beekeepers
• Raised for strong, healthy colony growth

New to beekeeping? We’ve got you covered.

Our hands-on beekeeping classes are perfect for:

• First-time beekeepers
• Families and homeschool groups
• Landowners wanting to understand their hives

What You’ll Learn:

• Hive basics and setup
• Bee behavior and safety
• Seasonal care and feeding
• How to successfully manage your colony

Classes are typically offered during spring pickup season, so you can learn while getting started.

We help you get started with the right tools—without unnecessary costs.

Recommended essentials include:

• Bee suits and protective gear
• Smokers and hive tools
• Feeders and hive components

We’ll guide you on what you truly need to succeed.

At Happy Bee Solutions, we don’t just sell bees—we build relationships.

When you purchase bees or lease hives from us, you receive:

• Ongoing support and guidance
• Answers to your questions as your hive grows
• Access to experienced beekeepers who care

🐝 You’re not just a customer—you’re part of the Happy Bee family.

• Local, family-owned South Texas business
• Experienced, hands-on beekeepers
• Trusted by landowners for ag exemption support
• Focused on education, honesty, and long-term success

We proudly serve South Texas, including:

• Comal County
• Bexar County
• Guadalupe County
• Wilson County
• Atascosa County
• Kendall County
• Hays County
• Blanco County

Including communities near New Braunfels, San Antonio, Canyon Lake, Spring Branch, Bulverde, Boerne, Schertz, Cibolo, and surrounding Hill Country areas.

Ready to get started with bee leasing, ag exemption, or buying bees in Texas?

📞 Call or Text:
Paul: 210-396-0183
Kelly: 210-859-4700

🌐 Visit:
Happy Bee Solutions Website

We offer a wide selection of beehives and components to suit your needs. From Langstroth hives to top bar hives, we have everything you need to create a safe and healthy home for your bees.