Hidalgo County, TX septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Hidalgo County, Texas are permitted by TCEQ Region 15 - Harlingen under 30 TAC Chapter 285.
Septic permit program
- Program type: Tceq Regional
- Authorized agent: Hidalgo County / TCEQ Region
- Own septic program: Yes
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 870,781
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Hidalgo County: $285. Texas average: $285.
Local rules
Environmental Health Division works with TCEQ as Authorized Agent. Handles inspections for new septic tank systems and overflowing systems. Phone: 956-383-0111 or 956-383-0112. Environmental Health Division located at 2818 S. Business Hwy 281, Suite 7, Edinburg, TX 78539. Main office at 1304 S. 25th Ave., Edinburg, TX 78542. Hours Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
What SepticPro has on file for Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for TCEQ Region 15 - Harlingen. See how SepticPro site plans work.
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with TCEQ Region 15 - Harlingen before applying.