Bolthole Index county-legal census · checked 2026-10-10
Septic permitting in Texas is mixed: 189 counties use county health departments, 46 go through a state agency, and 19 through regional districts.Every entry below names the approving authority for that county, cited to the authority’s own page.
Septic rules change and some cities run their own programs — treat this as a verified starting point, not legal advice. All states → Texas water rights & wells → Full Texas profile →
254 counties · mixed — varies by county · permit status scouted for 254
Anderson County OSSF Program (TCEQ authorized agent)
Anderson County On Site Sewage Facility Permit Requirements ↗Andrews County Health Department (Registered Sanitarian, TCEQ authorized agent)
On-Site Septic Facility (OSSF) Inspections ↗Angelina & Neches River Authority (ANRA) - OSSF Program (TCEQ Authorized Agent)
Angelina & Neches River Authority - OSSF Overview ↗Aransas County Department of Environmental Health (TCEQ authorized agent)
aransascounty.org ↗Archer County (TCEQ authorized agent) / TCEQ
tceq.texas.gov ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Region 1 (Amarillo)
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Atascosa County Health Department (TCEQ-authorized OSSF agent)
Environmental Health – Atascosa County ↗Austin County Planning & Development (OSSF authorized agent of TCEQ)
Austin County Permits ↗Bandera County OSSF Inspector (TCEQ authorized agent, via County Engineer/Commissioners Court)
Order Adopting Rules for On-Site Sewage Facilities ↗Bastrop County Development Services - Environmental & Sanitation (OSSF)
On-Site Sewage Facilities | Environmental & Sanitation | Bastrop County ↗Baylor County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Bee County Community Affairs (OSSF permitting authority / TCEQ authorized agent)
Community Affairs ↗Bell County Public Health District, Environmental Health (On-Site Sewage Facilities / OSSF program, TCEQ authorized agent)
Bell County Public Health District - On-Site Sewage Facilities ↗Bexar County Environmental Services (Public Works) - TCEQ OSSF authorized agent
On-Site Sewage Facilities ↗Blanco County OSSF Program (TCEQ authorized agent)
OSSF Application Checklist ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - On-Site Sewage Facilities Program
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Bosque County Environmental Office (TCEQ authorized agent)
Environmental ↗Bowie County Fire Marshal and Health Inspections Department (OSSF)
Health Inspections Department ↗Brazoria County Environmental Health Department (TCEQ authorized agent)
What Is a Septic System or On-Site Sewage Facility ↗Brazos County Health Department (TCEQ Authorized Agent for OSSF, Tex. Health & Safety Code Ch. 366)
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Brewster County OSSF - County Designated Representative (TCEQ authorized agent)
Brewster County, Texas ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Region 1 - Amarillo (permitting authority where no local authorized agent)
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Brooks County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Brown County OSSF program (TCEQ authorized agent; Designated Representative)
Permitting ↗Burleson County Environmental Office (TCEQ-authorized agent), Burleson County Courthouse Suite 303
Burleson County Application for an On-Site Sewage Facility ↗Burnet County Environmental Services (TCEQ authorized agent)
On-Site Sewage Facility Order ↗Caldwell County Sanitation / Development Services (TCEQ authorized agent)
Sanitation/Development Services ↗Victoria County Public Health Department, Environmental Services (TCEQ Authorized Agent for Calhoun County)
Environmental Sewage Services ↗Callahan County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
Callahan County, Texas Subdivision Regulations ↗Cameron County Environmental Health Department (OSSF)
Cameron County Residential Requirement List ↗Camp County OSSF program (TCEQ authorized agent); TCEQ Region 5 if none
Types of Systems Installed by Time Period ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regional office (OSSF permitting authority where no local authorized agent)
TCEQ Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Cass County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Region 1 - Amarillo
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF (Septic System) ↗Chambers County Environmental Health and Permitting (TCEQ authorized agent)
Chambers County Environmental Health & Permitting Department report ↗Cherokee County Health Department (TCEQ Authorized Agent)
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) On-Site Sewage Facilities Program
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Clay County OSSF program (TCEQ authorized agent) under Tex. Health & Safety Code Ch. 366 / 30 TAC 285
Septic Systems | Clay County ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regional office
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Coke County On-Site Sewage Department
On-Site Sewage - Coke County ↗Coleman County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
Coleman County OSSF Permit and Application Requirements ↗Collin County Development Services (TCEQ Authorized Agent)
Development Services: On Site Sewage Facilities ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) OSSF Program - Region 1 (Amarillo)
TCEQ On-Site Sewage Facility Program Contacts ↗Colorado County Development & Permitting (TCEQ authorized agent)
Colorado County On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Permitting Process ↗Comal County Environmental Health / Engineer's Office (TCEQ authorized agent)
Environmental Health ↗Comanche County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
2024 Application for On-Site Sewage Facility ↗Concho County OSSF Program (TCEQ authorized agent)
Concho County Septic Site Inspections ↗Cooke County Rural Subdivision & Septic Department (TCEQ authorized agent)
co.cooke.tx.us ↗Coryell County OSSF Office (TCEQ authorized agent)
Order Adopting Rules of Coryell County, Texas for On-Site Sewage Facilities ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) OSSF Program (TCEQ Region 3 Abilene serves absent a confirmed county authorized agent)
TCEQ — Getting a Permit for an OSSF (Septic System) ↗TCEQ Region 7 (Midland) - OSSF Program
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) OSSF Program, Region 8
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Garza County, as Crosby County's TCEQ authorized agent
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regional office
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Dallam County Environmental Health Department (TCEQ authorized agent, 30 TAC Ch. 285)
tceq.texas.gov ↗Dallas County Health and Human Services (OSSF, TCEQ-authorized agent)
Zoning and Other Related Regulations ↗Dawson County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Deaf Smith (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
Deaf Smith County Clerk ↗Delta County Development Services - On-Site Sewage Facilities (TCEQ authorized agent)
Delta County TX - On-Site Sewage Facilities ↗Denton County Public Health - Environmental Health Division
Environmental Health Division | Denton County, TX ↗DeWitt County (OSSF authorized agent under TCEQ), administered via Victoria County Public Health Department Environmental Services
DeWitt County permits ↗TCEQ Region 2 (Lubbock) OSSF program
TCEQ – Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Dimmit County (TCEQ OSSF authorized agent) or TCEQ Region 16 if county is not an authorized agent
tceq.texas.gov ↗TCEQ Regional Office (On-Site Sewage Facility Program)
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Duval County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
Types of Systems Installed by Time Period — 2024 Authorized Agent Report ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Regional Office
Eastland County, Texas — official county website ↗Ector County Health Department (Environmental Health - OSSF authorized agent)
Health Department | Ector County, TX ↗Edwards County (OSSF via Designated Representative Charles McDonald, TCEQ License #OS0007644)
Septic Inspection | Edwards County, Texas ↗El Paso County Planning and Development
Permits | El Paso County, TX ↗Ellis County Department of Development
Order Adopting Rules of Ellis County, Texas, for On-Site Sewage Facilities ↗Erath County Environmental Health Department (TCEQ authorized agent)
County Clerk | Erath County, TX ↗Falls County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
County Clerk | Falls County, Texas ↗Fannin County Environmental Development Department (OSSF)
Environmental Development - Septic Permits ↗Fayette County Health Department (TCEQ authorized agent)
Fayette County Sewage & Wastewater ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regional office (permitting authority where no local authorized agent exists)
TCEQ Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗TCEQ (regional office) or county-designated OSSF agent
TCEQ Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ regional office)
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF (Septic System) ↗Fort Bend County Environmental Health Department (OSSF program, TCEQ Authorized Agent)
On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Program ↗Franklin County Septic Inspector (TCEQ Authorized Agent / Designated Representative)
Septic Inspector & Designated Representative ↗Freestone County On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) Program (TCEQ authorized agent)
Freestone County On-Site Sewage Facilities Program ↗Frio County (TCEQ-authorized OSSF agent); TCEQ Region 13 where no local agent
Road & Bridge | Frio County, TX ↗Gaines County (TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent) / TCEQ Region 2 (Midland) if no local agent
Gaines County Subdivision Regulations ↗Galveston County Health District (Environmental Health, TCEQ Authorized Agent for OSSF)
Galveston County Health District - On-Site Sewage Facilities ↗Garza County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Gillespie County Sanitation (On-Site Sewage Facilities) Department
Sanitation (On-Site Sewage Facilities) Department ↗Glasscock County (TCEQ authorized agent)
Glasscock County Texas permits ↗Goliad County Environmental Services Department
Septic Permitting Process ↗Gonzales County Permit Office / Building Official (OSSF authorized agent for TCEQ)
Septic Permit Packet ↗TCEQ Region 1 (Amarillo) On-Site Sewage Facilities Program
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Grayson County Development Services (OSSF program, authorized agent of TCEQ)
Grayson County TX - OSSF Permitting Requirements ↗Gregg County Health Department
Septic Systems / Gregg County ↗Grimes County Environmental Services Division (TCEQ authorized agent; Designated Representative)
Environmental Services - Grimes County, TX ↗Guadalupe County Environmental Health Department (TCEQ-authorized OSSF agent)
Environmental Health Home ↗Hale County Special Projects Coordinator (TCEQ OSSF authorized agent)
Special Projects ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) – Region 1 (Amarillo) OSSF program
TCEQ – Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Hamilton County (OSSF Authorized Agent under TCEQ)
Hamilton County, Texas permits and regulations ↗TCEQ (Region 1, Amarillo) OSSF program
TCEQ Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗TCEQ On-Site Sewage Facilities program (TCEQ regional office, unless a local authorized agent is designated for Hardeman County)
TCEQ — Getting a Permit for an OSSF (Septic System) ↗Hardin County Sanitarian
Hardin County Subdivision Manual ↗Harris County Office of the County Engineer - Watershed Protection / Wastewater Quality Permitting (TCEQ authorized agent)
Wastewater Quality Permitting ↗Harrison County Environmental Health Department (TCEQ-authorized OSSF agent)
Environmental Health ↗Hartley County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
Hartley County Texas — County Judge ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) – Region 3 (Abilene) OSSF program
Haskell County Subdivision Regulations ↗Hays County Development Services (On-Site Sewage Facilities)
Septic Permits ↗TCEQ Region 1 (Amarillo) OSSF program
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Henderson County Septic Services (OSSF authorized agent)
Henderson County - Septic Services ↗Hidalgo County Environmental Health Division / Health & Human Services (OSSF, TCEQ authorized agent)
Hidalgo County Permitting Procedures ↗Hill County Development Services / OSSF Designated Representative (authorized agent of TCEQ)
OSSF Permits & Inspections ↗Hockley County (OSSF/septic inspector - Jason Turner)
For information regarding septic inspections ↗Hood County Environmental Health Department
On-Site Sewage Facilities Order for Hood County, Texas ↗Hopkins County Environmental Services (OSSF authorized agent under TCEQ)
Environmental Services ↗Houston County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Howard County OSSF Office (TCEQ authorized agent)
Subdivision and Manufactured Home Rental Community Regulations for Howard County, Texas ↗Hudspeth County OSSF Program (Tax Assessor-Collector's office, TCEQ authorized agent)
Hudspeth County OSSF Program FAQ ↗Hunt County Health Department / Environmental Officers (TCEQ-authorized agent)
TCEQ Approved Order: Hunt County On-Site Sewage Facilities ↗Hutchinson County (TCEQ OSSF authorized agent)
Types of Systems Installed by Time Period — 2025 Systems Authorized by Authorized Agents ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - On-Site Sewage Facilities program
Irion County, Texas — Proposed 2025 Subdivision and Manufactured Home Rental Community Regulations ↗Jack County Public Works (TCEQ Authorized Agent for OSSF)
Jack County Commissioners — Public Works ↗Jackson County Office of Permitting & Inspection (TCEQ authorized agent)
co.jackson.tx.us ↗Angelina & Neches River Authority (ANRA), TCEQ authorized agent
Angelina & Neches River Authority - OSSF Permits & Licensing ↗Jeff Davis County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Jefferson County Environmental Control (TCEQ authorized agent)
Septic Permits - Environmental Control - Jefferson County TX ↗Jim Hogg County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
Types of Systems Installed by Time Period ↗Jim Wells County Safety & Inspection Department (OSSF authorized agent)
Jim Wells County Safety & Inspection Department ↗Johnson County Public Works / Development Services (TCEQ authorized agent)
Development Services ↗Jones County (TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent)
Jones County, TX - On-Site Sewage Permit ↗Karnes County (OSSF Authorized Agent under TCEQ)
Karnes County Texas — Permitting Department ↗Kaufman County Development Services / Public Works (OSSF program)
On-Site Sewage Facilities ↗Kendall County Development / Environmental Health (TCEQ OSSF authorized agent)
Kendall County - Development Information ↗Kenedy County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
tceq.texas.gov ↗TCEQ Region 3 (Abilene) - On-Site Sewage Facilities Program
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Kerr County Environmental Health Department (TCEQ Authorized Agent)
Environmental Health Department On-Site Sewage Facility ↗Kimble (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (OSSF program) - regional office as permitting authority
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF (Septic System) ↗Kinney County (TCEQ-authorized agent), via Designated Representative
On-Site Sewage Facility | Kinney County, Texas ↗City of Kingsville Environmental Health, as Kleberg County's TCEQ authorized agent
On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Information ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regional office (permitting authority where no local authorized agent exists)
TCEQ Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗La Salle County (TCEQ-authorized agent for OSSF) / Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
La Salle County, TX - Permits & Applications (Certificate of Compliance) ↗Lamb County (OSSF authorized agent under TCEQ)
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Lampasas County OSSF Program (TCEQ-authorized agent)
TCEQ Order Approving Lampasas County OSSF Order ↗Lavaca County OSSF (county Designated Representative under TCEQ)
On-Site Sewage Facility Information ↗Lee County Development Services (OSSF / Sanitation)
Lee County Subdivision and Development Regulations ↗Leon County OSSF Compliance Program (TCEQ authorized agent)
Leon County Septic Permit ↗Liberty County Engineering, Permits and Inspections (TCEQ Authorized Agent)
Liberty County Order for On-Site Sewage Facilities ↗Limestone County OSSF / Environmental Department (TCEQ authorized agent)
Limestone County - OSSF Instructions ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - On-Site Sewage Facilities Program
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Live Oak County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Information ↗Llano County Development Department (Department of Natural Resources) - TCEQ authorized agent (LCRA is the OSSF authority in some Highland Lakes areas)
Order Adopting Rules of Llano County, Texas for On-Site Sewage Facilities ↗Loving County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
Types of Systems Installed by Time Period: 2024 Systems Authorized by Authorized Agents ↗Lubbock County Public Works (TCEQ Authorized Agent for OSSF)
TPDES Phase II MS4 General Permit Stormwater Management Program, Lubbock County, Texas ↗Lynn County (OSSF authorized agent under TCEQ); TCEQ regional office where no local agent
tceq.texas.gov ↗Madison County (OSSF Authorized Agent under TCEQ)
Madison County Texas — Wastewater Office ↗Northeast Texas Municipal Water District (NETMWD)
Northeast Texas Municipal Water District - Onsite Septic Program ↗Martin County OSSF Program (TCEQ authorized agent, Designated Representative)
Martin County On-Site Sewage Facility Permit Application ↗Mason County OSSF Designated Officer (Sanitation/Floodplain)
Mason County Sanitation & Floodplain ↗Matagorda County Environmental Health Department (OSSF authorized agent under TCEQ Chapters 285/366 and county Commissioners' Court order)
Matagorda County Environmental Health - Septic Systems ↗Maverick County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
2024 Systems Authorized by Authorized Agents ↗McCulloch County (OSSF authorized agent of TCEQ)
McCulloch County Texas On-Site Sewage Facility ↗Waco-McLennan County Public Health District (TCEQ authorized agent)
Waco-McLennan County Public Health District - OSSF Program ↗McMullen County (OSSF authorized agent, per TCEQ Ch. 366)
How do I request or apply for permits? – McMullen County ↗Medina County Environmental Health Department (TCEQ authorized agent)
Medina County Subdivision Rules and Regulations ↗Menard (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Midland County Health Department (TCEQ Authorized Agent)
Midland County, TX - How to Obtain a Permit for an On-Site Sewage Facility ↗Milam County Health Department (OSSF authorized agent for TCEQ)
Milam County Health Department OSSF Application ↗Mills County OSSF program (TCEQ authorized agent) under Tex. Health & Safety Code Ch. 366 / 30 TAC 285
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF (Septic System) ↗Mitchell County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Montague County Sewage Inspector (TCEQ authorized agent; Order Adopting Rules for OSSF)
Montague County Texas — Sewage Inspector ↗Montgomery County Environmental Health Services (OSSF, TCEQ authorized agent)
How to Obtain a Septic Permit and On-Site Sewage Facility Fees ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Region 1 - Amarillo
TCEQ - Which Region Is My County In? ↗Northeast Texas Municipal Water District (NETMWD), TCEQ-designated OSSF representative
NETMWD Onsite Septic Program ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regional office (OSSF permitting authority absent a local authorized agent)
TCEQ, Getting a Permit for an OSSF (Septic System) ↗Nacogdoches County Environmental Services (TCEQ authorized agent)
Steps for Permitting ↗Navarro County Environmental Division / Planning & Development (OSSF authorized agent under TCEQ)
Planning & Development ↗Newton County Floodplain/OSSF Office (TCEQ authorized agent under Chapter 366 / 30 TAC 285)
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) OSSF program / local authorized agent
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District (Environmental Health)
Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District - Food and Environmental Inspections ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - OSSF Program (Region 1, Amarillo)
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Region 1 (Amarillo)
TCEQ On-Site Sewage Facility Program Contacts ↗Orange County Environmental Health and Code Compliance Department
An Order Entitled On-Site Sewage Facilities ↗Palo Pinto County Public Works Department
co.palo-pinto.tx.us ↗Panola County (TCEQ authorized agent) under the TCEQ On-Site Sewage Facilities Program
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF (Septic System) ↗Parker County Permitting Department (OSSF, TCEQ authorized agent)
Permitting | Parker County, TX ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Region 1 - Amarillo
TCEQ - Which Region Is My County In? ↗Pecos County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines – Pecos County ↗Polk County Permits Department (Designated Representative, TCEQ authorized agent)
Permits | Polk County, TX ↗Amarillo Area Public Health District, Environmental Health Department (TCEQ authorized agent for Potter County)
Amarillo Area Public Health District - On-Site Sewage Facility ↗Presidio County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
County of Presidio, Texas On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) Order and Application ↗Rains County Environmental Office (TCEQ Authorized Agent)
Rains County On-Site Sewage Facilities Application and Requirements ↗Amarillo Area Public Health District (City of Amarillo Environmental Health), TCEQ Authorized Agent
Amarillo Area Public Health District - On-Site Sewage Facility ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Region 7 (Midland) - OSSF permitting authority
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Real County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
tceq.texas.gov ↗Red River County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
tceq.texas.gov ↗Reeves County (Health Inspector / OSSF authorized agent)
OSSF Permit Applications ↗Refugio County (OSSF, TCEQ-authorized agent)
Refugio County OSSF Application Packet ↗TCEQ Region 1 (Amarillo)
TCEQ Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Robertson County OSSF Program (TCEQ authorized agent)
Robertson County OSSF ↗Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator (TCEQ authorized agent)
Environmental Health Coordinator ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regional office
TCEQ, Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Rusk County (TCEQ Authorized Agent) - Designated Representative for On-Site Septic Inspection
Rusk County, Texas - County Septic Inspection ↗Sabine County On-Site Sewer Facilities
Sabine County official website (On Site Sewer Facilities) ↗Angelina & Neches River Authority (ANRA), TCEQ Authorized Agent for OSSF
Angelina & Neches River Authority - OSSF Program Overview ↗San Jacinto County Permit Department (TCEQ authorized agent; SJRA within 2,075 ft of Lake Conroe)
San Jacinto County, TX Permit Department ↗San Patricio County (OSSF Order, TCEQ authorized agent)
San Patricio Co. Subdivision Rules ↗San Saba County On-Site Sewage Facility office
San Saba County On-Site Sewage Facility ↗Schleicher County (OSSF - TCEQ authorized agent)
TCEQ OARS — Schleicher County Authorized Agent ↗Scurry County (OSSF authorized agent / County Health Department) under TCEQ
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF (septic) ↗TCEQ Region 3 (Abilene) OSSF Program
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗TCEQ Region 10 (Beaumont) OSSF Program
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗TCEQ Region 1 (Amarillo) OSSF Program
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Smith County (TCEQ Authorized Agent), OSSF program administered via RTS Environmental LLC
On-Site Sewage Facility ↗Somervell County On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Office
Subdivision Rules Somervell County, Texas ↗Starr County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
tceq.texas.gov ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
TCEQ On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) permitting ↗TCEQ Region 8 (San Angelo) - On-Site Sewage Facilities Program
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Region 3 (Abilene) - OSSF program
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF (Septic System) ↗Sutton County (TCEQ authorized agent for On-Site Sewage Facilities)
Sutton County, TX - Sewage ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) OSSF program
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Tarrant County Engineering Services (Environmental / OSSF program), authorized TCEQ agent
On-Site Sewage Facilities ↗Taylor County Environmental Department (TCEQ authorized agent, OSSF under 30 TAC Chapter 285 plus local order)
Environmental Department | Taylor County, TX - Official Website ↗Terrell County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗South Plains Public Health District (TCEQ authorized agent)
South Plains Public Health District ↗Throckmorton County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Titus County Environmental Services (Environmental Inspection Service)
Environmental | Titus County, Texas ↗Tom Green County Environmental Health (TCEQ authorized agent for OSSF)
Tom Green County Environmental Health ↗Travis County TNR / Development Services (TCEQ Authorized Agent for OSSF)
On-Site Sewage Facility (Septic System) Permit ↗Trinity County (OSSF authorized agent; permits via County Judge's Office / Environmental Health)
Environment On-Site Septic Permit Process ↗Tyler County (OSSF authorized agent under TCEQ)
TCEQ OSSF Permitting ↗Northeast Texas Municipal Water District (NETMWD), TCEQ Designated Representative
Northeast Texas Municipal Water District — Onsite Septic Program ↗Upton (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Uvalde County Sanitarian
Sanitarian | Uvalde County ↗Val Verde County Health Department (OSSF authorized agent under TCEQ)
November 14, 2016 Commissioners Court Regular Meeting ↗Van Zandt County Abatement/Environmental Office (TCEQ OSSF Designated Representative)
Van Zandt County OSSF Application ↗Victoria County Public Health Department, Environmental Services Division (On-Site Sewage Facility Program)
Victoria County OSSF / Septic Systems ↗Walker County On-Site Wastewater / Planning & Development (TCEQ authorized agent)
Walker County Procedures and Acknowledgement Form for the Installation of an On-Site Sewage Facility ↗Waller County Environmental Division (TCEQ authorized agent)
Order Adopting Rules of Waller County, Texas for On-Site Sewage Facilities ↗Ward (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Washington County Environmental Health
Washington County Environmental Health ↗Webb County Planning Department (TCEQ authorized agent)
On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Application ↗Wharton County Permit & Inspection Department (TCEQ Authorized Agent)
Wharton County Texas — Permits & Inspections ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (OSSF program)
TCEQ — Getting a Permit for an OSSF ↗Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District
Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District - OSSF Permitting ↗Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) On-Site Sewage Facilities program
TCEQ On-Site Sewage Facilities (Septic Systems) ↗Willacy County Permits Department (TCEQ authorized agent)
Application for On-Site Sewage Facility New Construction and Modification ↗Williamson County Engineer's Office - On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) Program
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) ↗Wilson County Health & Public Safety Office (TCEQ authorized agent for OSSF)
Septic Permit Application Checklist ↗Winkler County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Wise County Environmental Services / Public Works (TCEQ authorized agent)
Frequently Asked Questions - Who issues Building Permits in Wise County? ↗Wood County OSSF authorized agent (under TCEQ); TCEQ regional office where no local agent
TCEQ - Getting a Permit for an OSSF (Septic System) ↗South Plains Public Health District, as Yoakum County's TCEQ authorized agent
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Zapata County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
TCEQ OSSF Authorized Agent search (OARS) ↗Zavala County (TCEQ authorized agent for on-site sewage)
Utility Department ↗Every county here has a full profile — its index score, water, land prices, and the rest of its building rules. See the Texas state page for all counties ranked, or the national septic guide.
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