Stormwater Permits
Requirements related to water quality permitting for stormwater runoff from construction sites, industrial facilities, and publicly owned and operated storm sewers.
On this page:
- Under Which stormwater Permit Are You Regulated?
- How to Check the Status of Your Permit
- UPDATERenewal of the Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit, TXR040000
- Renewal of the Construction General Permit (CGP) TXR150000
- Resources for Small Businesses & Local Governments
- Stormwater Permit Fees
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)
How to Check the Status of Your Permit
Water Quality General Permits Authorization and Application Query
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HOTUPDATERenewal of the Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit, TXR040000– NOW DELAYED
TCEQ is in the process of renewing the TPDES Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit, TXR040000, which expires on January 24, 2024.Because of a delay in the Texas NeT-MS4 system set-up, TCEQ is delaying issuance of the renewal Phase II MS4 General Permit until August 2024. For more information, please visit the Phase II MS4 General Permit Webpage.
Resources for Small Businesses & Local Governments
Assistance Tools for Stormwater Permitting
Stormwater Permit Fees
Submitting Stormwater General Permit Forms and Fees Electronically
Billing for water quality annual fees and agency contacts for more detailed questions.
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.