The Texas Major Livestock Shows are participating in a program supported by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Education Agency, Department of Agricultural Education, whereby all 4-H and FFA lambs and goats exhibited at their shows will be required to be validated through the Texas 4-H and FFA Lamb & Goat Validation Program. Lamb and goat projects will be identified appropriately with an official Texas Lamb & Goat Validation tag. The validation program will utilize the website www.texaslivestockvalidation.com to house and process validation information. Every year there will be two validations for Major Livestock Shows. One will be held in the Spring for the Fall Major Livestock shows and another will be held in the Fall for Spring Major Livestock shows.
Texas Livestock Validation – Use this link to order tags & upload Validation data
Validation Materials
- Texas Sheep & Goat Validation Form
- 2026-2027 Ethics Policy
- Major Show Validation Committee Form
- Physical Validation Summary
- Checklist for Submitting Validation Paperwork
- 840 Tag Change Form
- Texas Animal Health Commission Agreement for 840 Tags
- Please see the official letter agreement with Texas Animal Health Commission regarding the removal and replacement of 840 ID tags. This document will allow for livestock to be shown out of state with a Texas Livestock Validation tag. It is the validation committee’s recommendation that tags are not removed during the physical validation process.
- Screwworm Awareness & Prevention
Additional Forms
- Rule #3 Approval Form
- Ear Tag Replacement Form
- Tattoo Replacement Form
- Change of Ownership Form
- Change of Address Request Form
- Change of County Request Form
Updated June 2026