Hopkins County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Hopkins County, Texas are permitted by TCEQ Region 5 - Tyler under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Tceq Regional
  • Authorized agent: Kristy Springfield
  • Own septic program: Yes
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 36,787

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Hopkins County: $407. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Contact: Kristy Springfield, phone 903-951-3625. Office at 1286A Texas Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. General county phone: 903-438-4006. Courthouse: 118 Church St, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. Amended Resolution of Approval OSSF Permit Fees dated 09.28.20. Extensive document library: Affidavit for Permit, Application for Permit, Checklist for Professionally Designed System, Checklist for Obtaining Permit, OSSF Maintenance and Management Practices, Permitting Requirements, Soil Site Evaluation Sheet, Technical Information Sheet, Testing and Reporting Record, OSSF Orders, Renewal Service Policy, Surface Application Requirements, Complete Permitting Application Package.

What SepticPro has on file for Hopkins County

  • 3 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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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Hopkins County

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Other Texas counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with TCEQ Region 5 - Tyler before applying.