Jefferson County, TX septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Jefferson County, Texas are permitted by Jefferson County Environmental Control under 30 TAC Chapter 285.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Program
- Authorized agent: Steve Walker
- Own septic program: Yes
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 256,526
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Jefferson County: $250. Texas average: $285.
Local rules
Director: Ronda Conlin. Address: 7933 Viterbo Road Ste 4, Beaumont TX 77705. Fax: (409) 729-3118. Hours: M-F 8am-12pm, 1-5pm. 2-year maintenance contracts required for secondary treatment/drip/surface systems. Service visits every 4 months with reports within 14 days. Renewals 30 days before expiration.
What SepticPro has on file for Jefferson 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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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Jefferson County Environmental Control before applying.