Texas regulations on plant sales - Ask Extension
What permits or licenses are needed to sell plants? I have a 8×8 green house, I have the opportunity to buy some whole sale. But I do grow a small am...
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Asked February 10, 2026, 1:05 PM EST
What permits or licenses are needed to sell plants? I have a 8×8 green house, I have the opportunity to buy some whole sale. But I do grow a small amount of plants. I can set up at some local events. Im not sure what I need.
Hamilton County Texas
Expert Response
Good morning, Emily.
Thank you for contacting us here at the Fort Bend County Master Gardener Help Desk.
We are not lawyers or legal experts in answering your question.
However, we did find this document from the Texas Department of Agriculture that can help you navigate the Nursery Floral Licensing Program.
https://texasagriculture.gov/Regulatory-Programs/Plant-Quality/Nursery-Floral
We hope this gives you the guidance you seek. Good luck with your endeavor.
Regards,
Larry, Tom, Joe
Thank you for contacting us here at the Fort Bend County Master Gardener Help Desk.
We are not lawyers or legal experts in answering your question.
However, we did find this document from the Texas Department of Agriculture that can help you navigate the Nursery Floral Licensing Program.
https://texasagriculture.gov/Regulatory-Programs/Plant-Quality/Nursery-Floral
We hope this gives you the guidance you seek. Good luck with your endeavor.
Regards,
Larry, Tom, Joe
