Cooke County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Cooke County, Texas are permitted by TCEQ Region 4 - Dallas/Fort Worth under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Tceq Regional
  • Authorized agent: Todd Daniel (Rural Septic Department Coordinator)
  • Own septic program: Yes
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 41,668

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Cooke County: $133. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Coordinator: Todd Daniel. Room 025 (ground floor), Cooke County Courthouse, 101 S. Dixon Street, Gainesville, TX 76240. Office phone: 940-668-5454. Cell: 940-727-1371 (texting recommended). Fax: 940-668-5405. Courthouse: 940-668-5500. Applications must be submitted online via www.mgoconnect.org. No application accepted without current 911 address and Property ID number (found on tax statement). Licensed site evaluator or professional engineer must perform site evaluation. Proprietary systems require 2-year maintenance contract; new contract must be purchased 30 days before expiration for life of system.

What SepticPro has on file for Cooke County

  • 4 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 TCEQ Region 4 - Dallas/Fort Worth before applying.