Gaines County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Gaines County, Texas are permitted by TCEQ Region 7 - Midland under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Own Program
  • Authorized agent: Gaines County / TCEQ Region
  • Own septic program: No, uses Texas state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 21,598

Permit fee comparison

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

Local rules

Gaines County OSSF permitting administered through South Plains Public Health District (also covers Yoakum, Terry, Dawson counties). Very active - 386 permits in 2024. Phone: 1-800-360-6510. Director: Zach Holbrooks ([email protected]).

What SepticPro has on file for Gaines 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 Gaines County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for TCEQ Region 7 - Midland. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Texas counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with TCEQ Region 7 - Midland before applying.