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Stormwater Permits

Requirements related to water quality permitting for stormwater runoff from construction sites, industrial facilities, and publicly owned and operated storm sewers.

HOT Special Notice: Directive from the Office of the Governor

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s electronic filing portal, the State of Texas Environmental Electronic Reporting System (STEERS), has been temporarily shut down to ensure all applications related to data centers are reviewed by TCEQ staff in accordance with the Governor’s directive related to data centers dated Sept. 21, 2026. TCEQ is working to modify STEERS functionality to allow staff to review applications before an authorization is issued. TCEQ anticipates that this work will be completed in mid-November.

Due to the STEERS outage:

·        TCEQ has granted an extension to the Multi-Sector General Permit TXR050000 (MSGP) renewal deadline. The deadline is extended until Monday, Dec. 28, 2026.

·        TCEQ has also issued an episodic waiver for customers who cannot wait for STEERS availability to obtain a new TPDES authorization under the MSGP, Construction General Permit TXR150000 (CGP), or Concrete Production General Permit (TXG110000). This episodic waiver allows facilities to submit permit documents via email at:

o   SW-CGP@tceq.texas.gov (CGP), at SW-MSGP@tceq.texas.gov (MSGP), or at WQ-ARPTeam@tceq.texas.gov (TXG11).

·        Forms and instructions can be found in TCEQ’s forms database.

Under Which Stormwater Permit Are You Regulated?

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How to Check the Status of Your Permit

Water Quality General Permits Authorization and Application Query

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HOT Renewal of the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), TXR050000

TCEQ has renewed the Multi-Sector General Permit (TXR050000) for industrial facilities. The 2026 MSGP has been issued with an effective date of August 14, 2026. For more information, please visit the Multi-Sector General Permit webpage.

The renewal period is only available from August 14 - December 28, 2026. Existing permittees need to submit a renewal application if permit coverage is still needed.

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2028 Renewal of the Construction General Permit (CGP), TXR150000

The TCEQ has begun the process for the renewal of the TPDES Stormwater Construction General Permit, TXR150000, which expires on March 5, 2028. On June 9, 2026, the TCEQ held a stakeholder meeting for the renewal of the CGP. Preliminary proposed changes to the general permit were discussed in a presentation, and input from stakeholders was gathered during this meeting.

Please visit the Stormwater Stakeholders Group webpage for more information.

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

TCEQ completed an amendment without renewal to the 2021 MSGP. The amended MSGP was adopted at the Commissioners Agenda on May 5, 2025. The amended MSGP was issued and made effective on May 7, 2025.

The amendment to the MSGP was required to implement the following legislative requirements:

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

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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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