Limestone County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Limestone County, Texas are permitted by TCEQ Region 9 - Waco under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Tceq Regional
  • Authorized agent: Limestone County / TCEQ Region
  • Own septic program: Yes
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 22,146

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Limestone County: $168. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

County seat: Groesbeck, TX. OSSF Instructions PDF, 2025 Septic Permit Application, and Septic Permits Instructions available on county website. Contact county for permit fees and procedures.

What SepticPro has on file for Limestone County

  • 2 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 Limestone County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for TCEQ Region 9 - Waco. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Texas counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with TCEQ Region 9 - Waco before applying.