Wise County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Wise 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: Wise County / TCEQ Region
  • Own septic program: Yes
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 68,632

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Wise County: $312. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Address: 2901 FM 51 S, Decatur TX 76234 (mail: PO BOX 899, Decatur TX 76234). Min lot sizes (since Feb 3, 1997): 1 acre with public water, 2 acres without.

What SepticPro has on file for Wise County

  • 5 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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Other Texas counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with TCEQ Region 4 - Dallas/Fort Worth before applying.