Texas
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Construction Permit
- Permit Name
- Construction General Permit (TXR150000)
- Threshold
- ≥ 1 acre of land disturbance (or < 1 acre if part of a larger common plan of development)
- NOI Lead Time
- Must file NOI and receive authorization before construction begins
- Application Method
- Online via TCEQ Water Quality ePay system
- Fee
- $325 for projects disturbing < 5 acres; $525 for ≥ 5 acres
SWPPP Requirements
- SWPPP Required
- Yes
- PE Cert Required
- No
- Template Available
- Yes
Inspection Requirements
- Frequency
- Every 14 days and within 24 hours of a rainfall event producing ≥ 0.5 inches
- Inspector Qualification
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Inspector — no state license required but must be knowledgeable
Discharge Standards
- Turbidity Limit
- Not specified in CGP; discharges must not cause or contribute to violations of water quality standards
Post-Construction
- Required
- Yes
Official Resources
State-Specific Notes
Texas operates one of the most active stormwater construction permit programs in the country. Projects near impaired water bodies or Edwards Aquifer zones may have additional requirements.
Local Jurisdictions
Additional city and county requirements beyond the state permit
City of Austin
City
Submit to: City of Austin Watershed Protection Department (WPD)
Detention: Required
Impervious limit: Varies by watershed: 15% in Barton Springs Zone (B…
City of Houston / Harris County
City
Submit to: Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) for drainage design
Detention: Required
Impervious limit: No citywide impervious cover cap (Houston has no t…
City of Dallas
City
Submit to: City of Dallas Department of Sustainable Development and Construction (SDC), Engineering Division
Detention: Required
Impervious limit: No citywide impervious cover cap; water quality co…