Texas Agriculture Code § 144.044 requires livestock owners to renew and re-record their Marks and Brands with the County Clerk in the county (or counties) where their livestock are located during a six-month renewal period that occurs every 10 years following the application's expiration date. 

• All Marks and Brands recorded on or after August 31, 2011 expired on August 30, 2021

New Livestock Marks and Brands

LIVESTOCK OWNERS MUST REGISTER AND RECORD NEW MARKS AND BRANDS IN PERSON

Information Required to Record the Marks and Brand Application

• Verification the mark or brand chosen is not presently owned

**It is the responsibility of the livestock owner to research the current Marks and Brands**

• Upon verification, a completed Marks and Brand Application
• Payment in full

All Marks and Brands registered and recorded on or after August 31, 2021 will be valid until August 30, 2031

Once the Application has been recorded, a Certificate of Registration will be returned to the owner, and a copy will be sent to TSCRA (Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association) within 30 days.

Renewing Livestock Marks and Brands

Marks and Brands may be renewed either in person or by mail.  If you wish to re-register your previously recorded brand by mail, please print the application below and mail, with payment in full, to:

Fee Schedules - Effective January 1, 2024

ALL fees are due and payable at the time of filing. Personal checks are not accepted. Attorney's business checks are accepted. Visa and Master Cards accepted. Fees may be charged to a credit card via telephone or mail by supplying the account number, expiration date, and card holder's zip code.

Forms

• Marks & Brands Application - Valid August 31, 2021 - August 30, 2031 

More information can be found at:

• Texas Agriculture Code 144.001 https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/AG/htm/AG.144.htm

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