Jim Hogg County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Jim Hogg County, Texas are permitted by TCEQ Region 15 - Harlingen under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Own Program
  • Authorized agent: Jim Hogg County / TCEQ Region
  • Own septic program: No, uses Texas state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 4,838

Permit fee comparison

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

Local rules

No online OSSF regulation documents found. County has authorized agent status but does not appear to publish permits, fee schedules, or ordinances online. Contact county directly for application materials.

What SepticPro has on file for Jim Hogg 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 Jim Hogg 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.

Other Texas counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with TCEQ Region 15 - Harlingen before applying.