Freestone County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Freestone County, Texas are permitted by TCEQ Region 9 - Waco under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Tceq Regional
  • Authorized agent: Freestone County / TCEQ Region
  • Own septic program: Yes
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 19,435

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Freestone County: $260. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Permits submitted to Freestone County Treasurer's Office, Room 102, Freestone County Courthouse, 103 Main Street, Fairfield, TX 75840. County Clerk: 903-389-2635. TCEQ-approved Authorized Agent. County has up to 5 working days from date of application to approve or deny an OSSF permit. Permit fee non-refundable once system review completed. Re-inspection fee is half of original application fee if system fails first inspection. Must submit original site evaluation/soil analysis by Registered Site Evaluator or PE, plus original septic design by Certified Installer II, Registered Sanitarian, or PE.

What SepticPro has on file for Freestone 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 9 - Waco before applying.