Brown County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Brown County, Texas are permitted by TCEQ Region 3 - Abilene under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Tceq Regional
  • Authorized agent: Rita Thompson (Inspector/Designated Representative)
  • Own septic program: Yes
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 38,095

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Brown County: $210. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Inspector/DR: Rita Thompson (325-643-1985, [email protected]). General email: [email protected]. Courthouse: 200 S Broadway Street, Brownwood, TX 76801. Comprehensive set of OSSF documents available online. OSSF Order adopted 2023. Separate application for 10+ acre tracts. Requires maintenance contract certification and affidavit to the public. Homeowner maintenance class directory available.

What SepticPro has on file for Brown County

  • 1 permit fee 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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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Brown County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for TCEQ Region 3 - Abilene. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Texas counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with TCEQ Region 3 - Abilene before applying.