View a list of general permits that authorize the discharge of wastewater and/or stormwater into waters in the state.
The discharge of wastewater and certain types of stormwater into or adjacent to water in the state (HTML) must be authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). This authorization may come in the form of an individual discharge permit or a general permit. Seeking authorization under a general permit is generally less time-consuming than authorization under an individual permit and usually requires fewer resources.
The status of general permits that are being renewed or amended will be discussed at quarterly Water Quality Advisory Workgroup meetings, which are open to the public.
TCEQ has issued new Oil and Gas Outer Continental Shelf General Permit No. WQG280000, with an effective date of January 10, 2024. For more information, please visit the Oil and Gas Continental Shelf webpage.
TCEQ has issued new Oil and Gas Extraction General Permit No. TXG310000, with an effective date of January 10, 2024. For more information, please visit the Oil and Gas Extraction TPDES General Permit webpage.
TCEQ has renewed the CAFO General Permit TXG920000,with an effective date of July 20, 2024.For more information, please visit the CAFO General Permit webpage.
TCEQ is proposing to renew and update the John Graves Scenic Riverway General Permit TXG500000, which authorizes discharges from certain quarries located in the John Graves Scenic Riverway. The renewal with updates would replace the current permit when it expires on March 29, 2024.
TCEQ published notice in the Texas Register, and in the Houston Chronicle, Weatherford Democrat, and Junction Eagle.
The comment period for the proposed general permit closes on September 13, 2024.
TCEQ is proposing to renew and update the Hydrostatic Test Water General Permit TXG670000, which authorizes the discharge of hydrostatic test water from new vessels; vessels which contained raw water, potable water, or elemental gases; or vessels which contained petroleum substances or waste related to petroleum substances. The renewal will replace the current permit when it expires on April 5, 2025
TCEQ is proposing to renew and update the Conventional Water Treatment Plant General Permit TXG640000, which authorizes the discharge of wastewater generated as a result of convention water treatment at water treatment facilities. The renewal will replace the current permit when it expires on October 12, 2025.
TCEQ is proposing to renew and amend the Aquaculture General Permit TXG670000, which authorizes discharges from an aquaculture facility or a related aquaculture activity. The renewal will replace the current permit when it expires on April 18, 2026.
TCEQ is proposing to amend the Multi-Sector General Permit TXG500000, which authorizes discharges of stormwater from certain industrial activities. The permit would retain is current expiration date of July 16, 2026.