Who needs a nursery and floral certificate in Texas?

Issued by Texas Department of Agriculture, at step 4 of 6 in the opening sequence: get the permits for your kind of business.

1 of the 20 kinds of business in Texas

Required to sell cut flowers, arrangements or plants, including online. TDA takes checks and money orders only.

Checked Oct 15, 2026 against the agency’s page.

Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business

  1. Set up the business
  2. Register for tax
  3. Approve the space
  4. Get the permits for your kind of business
  5. Alcohol permits
  6. Before the first hire

Issued by Texas Department of Agriculture.

Sources and dates

Texas Department of Agriculture nursery and floral licensing page. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.

Questions about opening here.