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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.

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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HOTUPDATERenewal of the Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit, TXR040000

 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. TCEQ published notice of the proposed 2024 MS4 General Permit in the Texas Register and Houston Chronicle newspaper. The proposed general permit and fact sheet are now available for review as part of the 30-day public comment period, ending September 25, 2023, at 11:59 PM CDT. For more information, please visit the Phase II MS4 General Permit Webpage.

UPDATEPublic Meeting- 2024 Renewal of the Phase II MS4 General Permit, TXR040000

The TCEQ will hold a hybrid in-person and virtual public meeting on September 18, 2023, at 1:30 PM CDT located at the TCEQ Park 35 Campus, Building E, Room 201S, Austin, Texas 78753. Please see the Stormwater Stakeholders Group Webpage for additional details.

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Renewal of the Construction General Permit (CGP) TXR150000

TCEQ has renewed the Construction General Permit (CGP), TXR150000. The 2023 CGP has been issued with an effective date of March 5, 2023. For more information, please visit the Construction General Permit webpage.

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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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