Farm
Blessings Ranch
Houston
★4.8(69)Houston-area farm offering bulk beef options from 1/8 to whole cow with a focus on grass-fed genetics.
Grass-FedPasture-RaisedDelivery
1/8 Cow · 1/4 Cow · 1/2 Cow +1 more
Farm PickupLocal Delivery
View DetailsBuy Half a Cow in Houston, Texas
3 local suppliers selling bulk beef in the Houston area — including 1 grass-fed options. Prices in Texas typically range $10.00-13.00/lb per pound.
Avg. Rating
4.7 stars
2,264 reviews
Half Cow Cost
$2,500-3,500
in Texas
Best Season
October-December
peak availability
Hanging Weight
$5.50-7.50/lb
before processing
When to Buy in Texas
Fall (October-December) is the traditional harvest window when cattle are fat from summer grazing. For grass-fed, the spring flush (April-June) also produces excellent quality as cattle graze ryegrass and clover. Winter (January-March) often has lowest availability - cattle may be leaner without supplementation.
3 Suppliers in Houston
Butcher
Farmers Fresh Meat
Houston
★4.6(2195)Voted best meat market and butcher shop in Houston. Major wholesaler and butcher shop offering bulk beef and goat meat with immediate availability.
NaturalDelivery
1/4 Cow · 1/2 Cow · Whole Cow +1 more
Farm PickupLocal Delivery
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Thomas Cattle and Catering
Houston
Texas cowboy raising the highest quality beef. Quarter, half, whole steer and custom options. All animals from local South Texas ranchers.
Pasture-RaisedDelivery
1/4 Cow · 1/2 Cow · Whole Cow
Farm PickupLocal Delivery
View DetailsHouston Supplier Breakdown
Supplier Types
- 2 Farms
- 1 Butcher
Sourcing Options
- 1 offer Grass-Fed
- 2 offer Pasture-Raised
Delivery Options
- 3 offer Farm Pickup
- 3 offer Local Delivery
Local Tip for Texas Buyers
Request a 'Full Packer Cut' brisket (whole, fat cap on, point and flat connected) - essential for Texas-style smoking. Standard cut sheets often split or grind the brisket. Also request 80/20 ground beef ratio for proper burgers, and don't forget the oxtail.
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Frequently Asked Questionsabout buying beef in Texas
01
How much does half a cow cost in Texas?
Expect $2,500-3,500 total for a half cow in Texas. At $6.50/lb hanging weight (typical grain-finished rate), a 375 lb half runs about $2,440 to the rancher, plus $60-65 slaughter fee and $1.25/lb processing ($470). Your take-home yield is 240-250 lbs, making the effective cost $10-13/lb for everything from ground beef to ribeyes.
02
What breeds are best for Texas bulk beef?
American composite breeds excel in Texas heat. Brangus (3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Angus) delivers excellent marbling with heat tolerance. Beefmaster and Santa Gertrudis are also outstanding. Pure Angus is common in North Texas and produces superior marbling but requires more management in the heat. Texas Longhorn is very lean - great for health-conscious buyers but yields less meat.
03
What's the difference between Custom Exempt and USDA inspected beef?
Custom Exempt is the standard for half/quarter purchases. You buy the live animal before slaughter, then pay the butcher for processing. The meat is stamped 'NOT FOR SALE' and is only legal for your household. USDA-inspected beef can be sold by the cut but costs more. Both are safe - the difference is legal, not quality.
04
How do I transport beef in Texas heat?
Texas heat can spoil meat fast. Use high-quality roto-molded coolers (Yeti, RTIC), not cheap styrofoam. Transport in the air-conditioned cab, never a hot truck bed. The butcher freezes meat to -10°F - pack it tight with no air gaps. A 2-hour drive in a 130°F truck bed can start thawing the outer layers.