Texas renewal guide
On-Site Sewage Facility License (Installer)
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 36 months
Renewal fee
$111.00
Late penalty
$55.50
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability
Continuing education
24 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 24 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 3
File with the board
File through Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and pay the $111.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 4
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 45 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $55.50, with a 30-day grace period.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Texas On-Site Sewage Facility License (Installer)
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulates on-site sewage facilities (septic systems) and requires licensing for installers, designers, and maintenance providers. This license is essential for rural and suburban construction where municipal sewer connections are not available.
Requirements
- Training: Completion of approved OSSF training courses
- Examination: Must pass the TCEQ Installer exam
- Insurance: General liability insurance required
- Application Fee: $111
Renewal Information
- Renewal Period: Every 2 years
- Renewal Fee: $111
- Continuing Education: 24 hours required per 2-year renewal cycle
- Late Penalty: $55.50 for late renewal
- Grace Period: 30 days
License Types
- Installer I: Standard septic systems
- Installer II: Advanced treatment systems
- Designated Representative: Company-level oversight
- Site Evaluator: Soil testing and system design
Scope of Work
Licensees install and maintain:
- Conventional septic systems
- Aerobic treatment units
- Drip irrigation disposal systems
- Mound systems
- Maintenance contracts for aerobic systems
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with TCEQ.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- continuing_education_certificate
- Examination Results
Source notes
Rules move. Check Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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