Somervell County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Somervell County, Texas are permitted by TCEQ Region 4 - Dallas/Fort Worth under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Tceq Regional
  • Authorized agent: Brian Jones (Floodplain Administrator / OSSF Contact)
  • Own septic program: Yes
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 9,205

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Somervell County: $221. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Current OSSF contact: Brian Jones (Floodplain Administrator). Email: [email protected]. Phone: 254-898-3920. Office at 105 Sheppard Street, Glen Rose, TX 76043. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. OSSF Fees and Fines document available for download. Online credit card payments accepted. Requires deed recording for certain system types. Septic system affidavit form at somervell.co/187/Septic-System-Form. Previous Environmental Officer: Kathy Keller.

What SepticPro has on file for Somervell County

  • 6 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 TCEQ Region 4 - Dallas/Fort Worth before applying.