Texas licenses dog and cat breeders through TDLR, not stores or groomers. Some cities license groomers (El Paso does) and regulate stores that sell animals. A 2025 bill to end pet store sales of dogs and cats (HB 3458) died in the House without a floor vote; stores that sell animals follow city rules.
Checked Oct 15, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Your city animal services department.
Sources and dates
TDLR licensed breeder program (breeders only); El Paso Animal Services groomer license page. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
Yes. Texas licenses dog and cat breeders through TDLR, not stores or groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Texas it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
Your city animal services department.
Step 4 of 6, get the permits for your kind of business. The steps before it: set up the business, register for tax and approve the space.
Who needs no state license for groomers or pet stores in Texas?
