Medina County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Medina County, Texas are permitted by Medina County Environmental Health under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Program
  • Authorized agent: Pat E. Brawner (Floodplain Administrator & Environmental Health Investigator)
  • Own septic program: Yes
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 50,748

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Medina County: $138. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Pat E. Brawner, Floodplain Administrator & Environmental Health Investigator. Phone: 830-741-6195, Fax: 830-741-6099. Office at 1502 Avenue K, 2nd Floor, Hondo, TX 78861. Courthouse: 830-741-6000 (1100 16th Street, Hondo). Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm. All OSSFs require design by licensed Site Evaluator, Registered Sanitarian with site evaluator license, or licensed Professional Engineer. Must have approved 911 address.

What SepticPro has on file for Medina County

  • 7 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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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Medina County Environmental Health before applying.