Mills County, TX septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Mills County, Texas are permitted by TCEQ Region 9 - Waco under 30 TAC Chapter 285.
Septic permit program
- Program type: Own Program
- Authorized agent: Mills County / TCEQ Region
- Own septic program: No, uses Texas state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 4,456
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Mills County: $335. Texas average: $285.
Local rules
Application and inspection fee $335 (as of Sept 1, 2025). No refunds. All pages must be filled out completely. PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES REGARDLESS OF ACREAGE (since July 27, 2009). Submit application with fee to County Judge's office. Contact inspector at least 5 working days before desired inspection. Contact: Al Hamrick, OSSF Inspector, (325) 372-1751. County Judge's office: (325) 648-2222. Hours: M-F 8am-5pm.
What SepticPro has on file for Mills 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 Mills County
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with TCEQ Region 9 - Waco before applying.