Society Rules & Regulations
On becoming a member of the Society, each member accepts the Society rules and conditions.
The Society rule book is set out in the Articles of Association, supported by a set of bye laws 1-12:
Articles of Association November 2023
Bye-Laws 1 – 10 General Rules – March 2026
Bye Laws 11 – 12 Conditions of Sale and Show entry – March 2026
While sales are either organised by the Society centrally or by the clubs regionally, all are conducted under a standard set of conditions, under the auspices of the Society. However, there are a wide variety of sales held for Texel stock, with some private sales not held under the Society Auspices but may be catalogued by the Society. Vendors and purchasers are encouraged to identify the conditions of sale as printed on the sales catalogue, prior to entering or purchasing stock.
The Society’s warranty of sale are available on the following links.
England and Wales – Animal Warranty (LAA Rules) for all sales held under the Society auspices held in England and Wales.
Scotland – Animal Warranty (IAAS Rules) for all sales held under the society auspices in Scotland
Northern Ireland – Animal Warranty (Ballymena Mart Rules) for the Northern Ireland national sale only
The local auctioneer “conditions of sale” apply for “warranty of stock” for sales held in Northern Ireland. Please check with the relevant sale auctioneer.
By using the Society website “texel.uk” and “itexel.uk” all users accept the following terms:
Members, in addition to their membership fee, are also required to accept the specific Terms and conditions for our Genetic Improvement Services and Sales Cataloguing
Primestock Competition Terms and Conditions 2026
YDP Spotlight Award Terms and Conditions
