Stormwater Permits

Under Which Stormwater Permit Are You Regulated?

• Industrial Multi-Sector General Permit (TXR050000)
• Construction General Permit (TXR150000)
• Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit (TXR040000)
• John Graves Scenic Riverway General Permit (TXG500000)

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How to Check the Status of Your Permit

Water Quality General Permits Authorization and Application Query

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UPDATERenewal of the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) TXR050000

TCEQ is in the initial stage of the process for renewing the TPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), TXR050000, which expires on August 14, 2026. A stakeholder meeting was held at TCEQ on November 6, 2024. For more information, please visit the Stormwater Stakeholders Group (SWSG) Webpage.

UPDATEAmendment to the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), TXR050000

TCEQ initiated an amendment without renewal to the MSGP and is in the final stage or the process. The amended MSGP is expected to be presented at the Commissioners Agenda for consideration for adoption on May 5, 2025.

The amended to the MSGP is required to implement the requirements from House Bill (HB) 1688 from the 88^th Regular Legislative Session to prohibit quarries located within water quality protection areas in the Coke Stevenson Scenic Riverway from obtaining stormwater coverage under this general permit and from HB 2771 from the 86^th Regular Legislative Session to expand the applicability for non-exempt oil and gas activities.

Resources for Small Businesses & Local Governments

Assistance Tools for Stormwater Permitting

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Stormwater Permit Fees

Submitting Stormwater General Permit Forms and Fees Electronically
Billing for water quality annual fees and agency contacts for more detailed questions.

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Delinquent Fees and Penalties Will Affect Processing Applications

If you owe at least $25 in delinquent penalties or fees the TCEQ may place your facility on Warrant Hold with the Comptroller of Public Accounts.

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