Licenses and Permits

Links to information on licenses and permits relating to the environment and natural resources in Texas, as well as to the health of Texans: The Texas Department of Agriculture, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Texas Department of State Health Services; online license renewals for professions involving the environment, agriculture, water quality, and more.

Resources

  • A - Z, Permits and Licenses You Might Need from the TCEQ

    Look up your type of business to see what permits, licenses, registrations or other authorizations you may need from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  • Air Permits and Registrations

    Requirements for New Source Review and Title V permits, and permitting requirements for grandfathered facilities. Pending and current permits.

  • Aquaculture Licenses

    The Texas Department of Agriculture licenses businesses that produce and sell cultured species raised in Texas aquaculture facilities. Here you can find out everything you need to know about application requirements, processes and fees related to aquaculture licenses. A wastewater permit or exemption from permitting may be required from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) before an aquaculture license may be obtained.

  • Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Renewal

    Submit and pay for your license renewal online to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  • Customer Service Inspector Renewal

    Submit and pay for your license renewal online to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  • Egg Licenses

    The Texas Department of Agriculture's Egg Quality Program ensures that eggs sold to Texas consumers meet set quality standards by licensing Texas egg dealers/wholesalers, processors and brokers. Find information here on the application process for the different license types.

  • Environmental Licenses for Installers and Operators

    Get a license for landscape irrigation, septic tanks (on-site sewage facilities), leaking petroleum storage tanks, underground storage tanksor other professions. Find someone with a license.

  • Grain Warehouse Licenses

    The Texas Department of Agriculture's Grain Warehouse Program helps protect Texas grain producers by licensing grain elevators and conducting audits and inspections of grain warehouse facilities. Find extensive information on the application process here, including forms.

  • LPST Corrective Action Specialist Company Renewal

    Submit and pay for your registration renewal online to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  • Landscape Irrigator and Installer Renewal

    Submit and pay for your license renewal online to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  • Mining and Mineral Extraction

    Environmental regulations to follow in mining operations or in the extraction of minerals other than oil and gas by Class III injection wells.

  • Municipal Solid Waste Operator Renewal

    Submit and pay for your license renewal online to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  • Nursery/Floral Licenses

    The Texas Department of Agriculture helps protect against plant pests and diseases by overseeing the regulation and inspection of Texas nursery and floral operations. Go here for information regarding TDA's nursery or floral license application process, renewal process, license criteria and forms.

  • OSSF Maintenance Provider Company Renewal

    Submit and pay for your registration renewal online to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  • OSSF Maintenance Provider Individual Renewal

    Submit and pay for your license renewal online to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  • Oil and Gas Drilling Permit Application

    Find information on drilling permits and applications or apply online for a permit.

  • On-site Sewage Facilities Individual Renewal

    Submit and pay for your license renewal online to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  • Organic Certification

    Help your organic products stand out by applying for organic certification from the Texas Department of Agriculture. TDA certifies producers, processors and distributors. Retailers that handle organic food and fiber can voluntarily choose to be certified by TDA as well. Find requirements, fees and certification processes here.

  • Pesticide Applicators

    The Texas Department of Agriculture is the lead state agency for regulating pesticide use and application and offers extensive license information and links to the other regulating agencies.

  • Petroleum Storage Tank Registrations

    Registering PSTs. Registered and self-certified PSTs.

  • Public Water System Operator Renewal

    Submit and pay for your license renewal online to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  • Search the TCEQ Central Registry

    Find basic information about the sites, individuals, organizations, and entities the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulates. If you hold or have applied for a permit, registration, or license from the TCEQ, check the accuracy of our records.

  • Seed Certification and Seed Law

    To ensure Texans have access to quality seeds, the Texas Department of Agriculture certifies Texas seed growers through the Texas Seed and Plant Board. The agency also conducts seed purity and germination tests at its seed laboratories in Giddings, Lubbock and Stephenville and enforces seed labeling laws. Find license information, contact numbers and services here.

  • Storm Water Permits

    Requirements related to water quality in runoff from construction sites, industrial facilities, and developed areas.

  • Surface Casing

    The TCEQ Surface Casing Program prepares groundwater protection recommendation (GWPR) letters on request for drillers regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas. Learn more about this program, including how to request a GWPR letter if you need one.

  • TAHC Health Certificate/Passport Ordering Application

    Order and pay for your Certificates of Veterinary Inspection - Large Animals, Equine Certificates of Veterinary Inspection, or Equine Interstate Movement Passports online from the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC).

  • TCEQ Fees

    Pay many of the fees you pay to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) by credit card or ACH (electronic check). This link allows online payment of fees which generally accompany an application or registration form.

  • Texas Department of State Health Services / Abusable Volatile Chemical Permits

    The Texas Department of State Health Services / Product Safety Division issues permits to retail businesses that sell abusable volatile chemical products labeled as 'VAPOR HARMFUL' or containing nitrous oxide. Examples of covered products include some automotive products, paints, paint removers, adhesives, art materials, cleaners, polishes and waxes. Find information here on the permitting process, how to identify covered products, and other regulatory requirements for the sale of these products.

  • Texas Department of State Health Services / Asbestos Licenses

    A person (company or individual) has to be licensed under the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (TAHPR) to perform asbestos-related activities in Public Buildings. There are currently 15 asbestos licensing categories (including the Training Provider).

  • Texas Department of State Health Services / Bedding and Sleep Products Licenses

    The Texas Department of State Health Services, Product Safety Division licenses and regulates businesses that manufacture, renovate, import, distribute, wholesale, germicidally treat, and lease or rent new or used bedding and sleep products. Find information here on the application process for the different license types, including application forms, as well as other regulatory requirements for labeling, storage, and sanitizing of bedding and sleep products.

  • Texas Department of State Health Services / Hazardous Consumer Product Registration

    The Texas Department of State Health Services, Product Safety Division registers and regulates businesses that manufacture, repackage, import, or distribute hazardous consumer products. Examples of covered products include some household cleaners, polishes and waxes, automotive products, refinishing products, paints and glues, arts and crafts products, children's furniture, certain toys and games, and hazardous art materials. Find information here on the registration process and the labeling requirements hazardous consumer products.

  • Texas Department of State Health Services / Health-related Pesticide Applicators

    Texas Department of State Health Services licenses pesticide applicators that are involved in mosquito control programs and other health-related pest control programs. Find information about pesticide applicator licensing information, forms and related information.

  • Texas Department of State Health Services / Lead Licenses

    The Environmental Lead Program licenses companies and individuals that perform or offer to perform lead inspections, lead risk assessments and lead abatement in Texas.

  • Texas Department of State Health Services / Youth Camps

    Texas Department of State Health Services helps protect the safety and health of children in Texas by licensing all Youth Camps. Find information about Youth Camps, including licensing information, forms, statistics, and related information.

  • Underground Storage Tank Contractor Company Renewal

    Submit and pay for your registration renewal online to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  • Underground Storage Tank Supervisor Renewal

    Submit and pay for your license renewal online to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  • Waste Management Permits

    Requirements for municipal solid, industrial and hazardous, commercial industrial non-hazardous, and other waste. Pending and current permits.

  • Wastewater Operations Company Renewal

    Submit and pay for your registration renewal online to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  • Wastewater Operator Renewal

    Submit and pay for your license renewal online to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  • Water Operations Company Renewal

    Submit and pay for your registration renewal online to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  • Water Quality Permits and Registrations

    Permits, registrations, and certifications for wastewater, storm water, sewage sludge, and other discharge or use. Includes TPDES requirements. Pending and current permits.

  • Water Treatment Specialist Renewal

    Submit and pay for your license renewal online to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  • Weights and Measures Licenses

    With a focus on consumer protection, the Texas Department of Agriculture helps ensure that weighing and measuring devices in Texas perform within acceptable tolerances and that packages are properly labeled and weighed prior to sale. Businesses that operate commercial gasoline, kerosene or diesel fuel pumps, scales, bulk meters and liquid petroleum gas meters in Texas must register these devices with TDA annually. TDA also licenses businesses that employ registered technicians to place devices into service, remove out-of-order tags or inspect liquid petroleum gas meters or ranch scales. Public weighers must also be certified by TDA. Find detailed information on license and certification requirements and download application forms here.