Rusk County, TX septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Rusk County, Texas are permitted by TCEQ Region 5 - Tyler under 30 TAC Chapter 285.
Septic permit program
- Program type: Tceq Regional
- Authorized agent: Jeff Harman (Designated Representative)
- Own septic program: Yes
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 52,214
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Rusk County: $371. Texas average: $285.
Local rules
Designated Representative: Jeff Harman. Mobile: 903-646-2735, Office: 903-854-2760. Rusk County Courthouse, 115 N. Main, Henderson, TX 75652. TWRI (Texas Water Resources Institute) assisted and trained Rusk County officials in electronic record-keeping and management of septic system data as part of Attoyac Bayou/Sam Rayburn Reservoir watershed protection program.
What SepticPro has on file for Rusk 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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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Rusk County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for TCEQ Region 5 - Tyler. See how SepticPro site plans work.
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with TCEQ Region 5 - Tyler before applying.