Bandera County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Bandera County, Texas are permitted by Bandera County under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Own Program
  • Authorized agent: Bandera County / TCEQ Region
  • Own septic program: Yes
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 20,851

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Bandera County: $246. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Bandera County has an active OSSF program (255 permits in 2024). OSSF Designated Representative: Trent Smith, 500 Main Street, Bandera TX 78003. County Engineer's Office handles permitting questions: (830) 460-8183. Main courthouse: (830) 796-3781. County website at banderacounty.gov.

What SepticPro has on file for Bandera County

  • 6 permit fees with sources
  • The agency phone, email and office address
  • Setback distances
  • Soil and perc test requirements
  • Allowed system types
  • System design rules
  • Inspection requirements
  • Maintenance and pumping rules
  • Point-of-sale rules
  • Installer, designer and pumper licensing

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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Bandera County before applying.