Compliance & Regulations

Agchange enforces Texas-only animal transactions and marketplace document workflows. Buyers and sellers remain responsible for legal compliance.

Texas-Only Animal Transactions

All animal transactions are restricted to Texas residents only.

To ensure compliance with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) regulations:

All animal listings must be located in Texas
Only Texas residents can bid on or purchase animal listings
Buyers must have a Texas address in their profile
Equipment listings are exempt and can be multi-state

Prohibited Items

The following items are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate listing removal:

Venison, deer meat, or any processed game meat
Hunting tags, licenses, or permits for sale
Wild whitetail deer (must be from licensed breeder facilities)
Any listing attempting to circumvent TPWD regulations

Whitetail Breeder Requirements

TPWD Breeder Permit & Transfer Approval Required

Listing Requirements:

Valid TPWD Breeder Permit Number
Breeder Facility ID
Deer ID Tag
CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease) disclosure acknowledgment
TPWD Breeder Permit document upload (verified by admin before listing goes live)

Transfer Approval (Whitetail Compliance):

For whitetail breeder sales, sellers must upload a verified TPWD Transfer Approval document to satisfy TPWD transfer regulations. Sellers are paid via Stripe when the buyer pays; Agchange does not hold or release funds.

How It Works:

Seller creates listing with TPWD permit information
Seller uploads TPWD Breeder Permit document
Admin reviews and verifies permit document
Listing goes live after admin approval
After sale, seller uploads TPWD Transfer Approval for compliance
Admin verifies transfer approval
Order compliance is complete (sellers receive funds via Stripe when the buyer pays; we do not hold or release payouts)

Wildlife/Exotics Requirements

TAHC Compliance Disclosures

Registered livestock listings require the following disclosures:

Animal identification disclosure (proper tagging/identification)
Health disclosure (health status acknowledgment)
Transport disclosure (Texas-only transfer unless otherwise permitted)

Species must be from the controlled list (Axis, Fallow, Blackbuck, Aoudad, Nilgai, etc.). "Other" specialty species require admin review before listing goes live.

Cattle/Livestock Requirements

Standard Livestock Compliance

Cattle listings require the following disclosures:

Identification disclosure (ear tags/brand present)
Health disclosure (health status acknowledgment)
Breed, sex, and quantity information
Age or weight range

Buyer Responsibility: Buyers are responsible for ensuring compliance with brand inspection requirements for interstate transport. Check with TAHC for current regulations.

Horse & Equestrian Requirements

Texas-only + written transfer (Bill of Sale) in-platform

Horse listings require clear identification and disclosures, and include an in-platform Bill of Sale / written transfer document at checkout.

Texas-only transactions (listing location + buyer address)
Identification disclosure (microchip/brand/tattoo/markings encouraged)
Health disclosure
Transport disclosure
Title / lien disclosure (seller attestation)
Bill of Sale generated and stored with the order

The Bill of Sale is generated server-side and tied to the order so both parties can access it in-platform.

Learn more on the Trust & Compliance page.

Ranch Equipment & Attachments

Machinery and attachments (vehicles listed separately)

Equipment listings are multi-state and do not require Texas-only restrictions. These listings are for tractors, skid steers, ranch machinery, and attachments/implements. Vehicles and trailers are listed under Ranch Vehicles & Trailers.

Ranch Vehicles & Trailers

Title & VIN requirements for vehicles

Ranch vehicles and trailers are multi-state and do not require Texas-only restrictions. For vehicles (UTV, ATV, Trailer, Truck), listings require:

Title status disclosure (has title or not)
VIN or Serial Number

How Payments Work

Stripe processes payments; we do not hold or release funds

Agchange is a software marketplace. We verify sellers and review required documentation and listings before they go live. Payments are processed by Stripe. Agchange does not hold funds, provide escrow, or condition payouts on delivery.

For whitetail breeder orders, sellers must upload TPWD Transfer Approval after sale. Admin verifies the document. This is a documentation requirement; payouts are not held or conditioned on it.

Questions?

If you have questions about compliance requirements or need assistance, please contact our support team or review the Terms of Service.