Texas Administrative Code
Title 30 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part 1 - TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 30 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Subchapter G - ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES INSTALLERS, APPRENTICES, DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES, MAINTENANCE PROVIDERS, MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS, AND SITE EVALUATORS
Section 30.244 - Exemptions

(1) own a single-family dwelling are not required to be a licensed installer in order to install or repair an on-site sewage facility (OSSF) on the individual's property. This provision does not apply to property that is to be developed for sale or lease. If the owner compensates a person to construct any portion of an OSSF, the individual performing the work shall be a licensed installer. The owner shall meet all permitting, construction, and maintenance requirements of the permitting authority. The site evaluation must be performed by an individual who possesses either a current site evaluator or a professional engineer license;

(2) own a single-family dwelling that is serviced by an on-site sewage disposal system using aerobic treatment are not required to be a licensed installer in order to install or repair an OSSF servicing that single-family dwelling. Such person must meet all permitting, construction, and maintenance requirements of the permitting authority. If that person compensates a person to construct any portion of an OSSF, the individual performing the work must be a licensed installer. This provision does not apply to property that is developed for sale or lease;

(3) elect to maintain the on-site sewage disposal system using aerobic treatment. The aerobic treatment system owner is not required to register with the agency as a maintenance provider, but must comply with the requirements of Chapter 285 of this title (relating to On-Site Sewage Facilities).