Utility Publications, Checklists, Applications and Documents
Lists and links to virtually all TCEQ forms and publications that are relevant to water utilities.
- Frequently Asked Questions for Submittals of Plans and Specifications
- Can I submit plans and specifications by e-mail instead?
- How many copies (CD-R) are needed?
- Is this an option or a requirement?
- What about Districts-related and Requests for Exception reviews?
- What about the engineer's submittal letter, the Plan Review Submittal Form, and the Core Data Form?
- What TCEQ fees are associated with this type of review?
- Why are you accepting only certain submittals on CD-R format?
- Why CD-R format? How about DVD?
- Why do you require the 11 x 17 format for plans?
- Will this expedite review of my submittal?
- CCN Applications and Documents
- Rate Change Applications and Documents
If the publication you are interested in is not available for viewing online, see the TCEQ Publications Catalog for ordering information, and lists of other titles. Many of the documents below are provided in both PDF and Microsoft Word format. (Help with PDF.)
- Appealing a Rate Change Decision (RG-024)
- Establishing a Consumers Group (GI-045)
- Funding Sources for Utilities (RG-220)
- Meter Tampering (RG-302)
- Preparing a Petition for Expedited Release from a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (RG-441)
- One Meter per Residence Requirements available in English/Spanish
- Regulatory Assessments Collected by Retail Public Utilities (RG-199)
- Saving Water Saves Money (GI-400)
- Sources of Help for Utilities and Their Customers (RG-247)
- System of Accounts for Water and Wastewater Utilites with 200 or More Connections (RG-354)
- TCEQ Jurisdiction Over Utility Rates and Service Policies (RG-245)
- Utility Funding and Rate Design (RG-257)
- Water and Sewer Utility Stock Transfers Approval Requirements (RG-246)
- "Who Provides Water or Sewer Service to My Property?" - PDF /Word (TCEQ-10427) - Information and submittal form to identify water and/or sewer providers in a particular area.
You can also download any of our Well Construction Checklists.
Checklists- Checklist for a Proposed Public Water Supply Well/Spring (TCEQ-10205)- PDF / Word
- Pressure Tank Construction Checklist - PDF / Word
- Public Well Completion Data Checklist For Interim Approval (TCEQ-10234)-PDF / Word
- Water Distribution Construction Checklist - PDF / Word
- Water Storage Tank Construction Checklist - PDF / Word
Documents
- Public Water System Plan Review Submittal Form (TCEQ-10233)- PDF / Word
- Instructions For Completing the TCEQ Core Data Form (TCEQ-10400 ins)- PDF
- TCEQ Core Data Form for new systems (TCEQ-10400)- PDF / Word
We are now allowing the submission of public water transmission main, distribution system groundwater chemical treatment system (except for changes to chloramination), tank and pump system engineering plans, and specifications via CD format as an option. This procedure will prove to be efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
Please view the Texas Engineering Practice Act and Rules.pdf, Sections 137.31, 33, and 35, which allow the use of electronically reproduced planning materials.
Frequently Asked Questions for Submittals of Plans and Specifications:- Can I submit plans and specifications by e-mail instead?
No, not at this time. However, we anticipate creating a web location for submittals in the future. You may wish to keep checking this web page for updates. - How many copies (CD-R) are needed?
One. This is the same as we require for paper submittals. - Is this an option or a requirement?
This is only an option. Paper plans and specifications will continue to be accepted, as in the past. - What about Districts-related and Requests for Exception reviews?
We anticipate that these types of reviews will be accepted, under similar circumstances, in the next few months. You may wish to keep checking this web page for updates. - What about the engineer's submittal letter, the Plan Review Submittal Form, and the Core Data Form?
These three will still be required to be submitted on paper. However, please keep checking this web page for updates. - What TCEQ fees are associated with this type of review?
None. We do not anticipate any fees in the future and the requirement remains the same for paper submittals. - Why are you accepting only waterline tank, pump system and groundwater chemical treatment system submittals?
We anticipate a minimum amount of challenges related to these types of reviews. However, please keep checking this web page for updates. - Why CD-R format? How about DVD?
This type of format is easily accessible with our computers. We do not have DVD capability at this time. - Why do you require the 11 x 17 format for plans?
The TCEQ rules require "legible" plans. The 11" x 17" format in Adobe appears to be the smallest format that our facilities can review without losing detail. - Will this expedite review of my submittal?
In time, we anticipate easier handling of submittals and decreased review time occurring as a by-product.
Other questions? Contact the Utilities Technical Review Team at (512) 239-6960.
Effective September 1, 2011, CCN/STM, and Rate related applications will no longer require a filing fee.
- Application for Exempt Utility Registration (TCEQ-10414) - PDF/ Word - For utilities and water supply corporations with fewer than 15 potential connections.
- Application to Obtain or Amend a Water or Sewer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Under Water Code Section 13.255 (TCEQ-20458) -PDF / Word
- Application for Sale, Transfer, or Merger of a Retail Public Utility
- Petition to Discontinue (and Cancel) a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (TCEQ-10419) -PDF / Word
- Sending CCN Service Area Boundary Map Information in Digital Format - PDF
- Sewer Utility Tariff (TCEQ-10436) - PDF / Word Water Utility Tariff (TCEQ-10330) - PDF / Word
- Water or Sewer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN)
- Instructions (TCEQ-10362ins) - PDF / Word
- Rate/Tariff Change - Utilities cost of service, depreciation, and a rate of return for investor-owned utilities.
- Appeal of the Cost of Obtaining Service from a Water Supply Corporation (TCEQ-10420)- PDF / Word
- Cash Needs Application - Utilities cost of service, depreciation expense, and a reasonable cash reserve. Please call (512)239-4691 for more information.
- Pass Through Provision Rate Application (TCEQ-10417)- PDF / Word
Contact us if you have any questions.
