Texas · Water & Wastewater Operators · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Texas Water & Wastewater Operator License
Texas water & wastewater operators must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education each renewal period, as required by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rule on September 3, 2026.
- CE hours
- 30 hours
- Renewal cycle
- each renewal period
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Texas water & wastewater operators holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
When to renew
Texas water & wastewater operators licenses renew each renewal period, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal.
The continuing education Texas requires
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires 30 hours of approved continuing education each renewal period. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
Texas sets water & wastewater operators requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires 30 hours each renewal period. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Texas water & wastewater operators course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Texas, the provider uploads a completion roster to the board.
- 5
Renew with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Texas water & wastewater operator renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Texas water & wastewater operators need?
- Texas water & wastewater operators must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education each renewal period, as set by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
- How are completed CE hours reported to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality?
- Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can Texas water & wastewater operators complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Texas requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 3, 2026
- Texas Water & Wastewater Operators continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class