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Licensing Exams

Find TCEQ Approved Testing Centers to take an exam or find licensing exam results.

Exam Information

All TCEQ Occupational Licensing Exams are administered at approved computer-based testing (CBT) centers. 

Preparing for a Licensing Exam
Suggested materials to study in preparation for your occupational licensing exam.

Register to Take a Computer Based Test (CBT) 
The testing fees are established by each CBT center and may vary based on the center.  CBT exams at TCEQ-approved test centers provide immediate exam scores and exam analysis feedback. Some test centers may offer one immediate retest on the same day.

Authorized Aids During Licensing Exams
The following articles may be used during TCEQ licensing exams: 

  • A pencil or pen (supplied by the candidate or the testing center)
  • Scratch paper (to be provided by the proctor, monitored, and collected before the candidate leaves the test center, whether blank or used).
  • A non-programmable calculator.
  • Candidates for all levels of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Supervisor examinations ONLY may bring and use training manuals, notes, copies of rules, etc. These are open book examinations. 

Prohibited Aids During Licensing Exams
Cell phones, telephones, books, notes, smart watch, dictionaries, translators, or any handheld electronic or photographic devices, unless otherwise stated above, are NOT allowed to be used during the test or breaks or brought into the examination room.

 Examinees shall not share, copy, or in any way reproduce any part of the examination. The TCEQ may revoke a license or deny a license application if the applicant has engaged in fraud or deceit in obtaining or applying for the license and may revoke any other TCEQ license held by the licensee.

Special Accommodations for a Disability

If you have a disability and need special accommodations when taking a licensing exam, please fill out the  special accommodations request form. If preferred, you may email the form to TCEQ at the email below or mail it using the address on the form. Please include supporting documentation to show medical proof of your disability. You must contact TCEQ in advance to schedule your exam, so that we can make sure the accommodations you need are in place on the day of your exam. Once you have been approved, then a licensing specialist will coordinate a date, time, and place for you to take your exam. Contact TCEQ at 512-239-6133 or licenses@tceq.texas.gov.

Note: Do not register for your exam until you have been approved for your special accommodation request.