{"id":3708,"date":"2026-09-21T15:57:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T15:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/?p=3708"},"modified":"2026-09-28T16:23:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T16:23:45","slug":"swppp-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/swppp-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need a SWPPP in Texas? TCEQ&#8217;s Construction General Permit (TXR150000) Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull main-layout\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:552px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3722 size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Texas construction site with stormwater erosion and sediment controls\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Texas-Construction-Stormwater-Management.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Texas-Construction-Stormwater-Management.webp 1376w, https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Texas-Construction-Stormwater-Management-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Texas-Construction-Stormwater-Management-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Texas-Construction-Stormwater-Management-768x429.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1376px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1376\/768;\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero-block-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide hero-block is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-33ccc8b1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">Do You Need a SWPPP in Texas? TCEQ&#8217;s Construction General Permit (TXR150000) Explained<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"font-size:58px\"><strong>Do You Need a SWPPP in Texas? TCEQ&#8217;s Construction General Permit (TXR150000) Explained<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide meta-row is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-89c4b9e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">By:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">Zila Team<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">|<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\">Last updated:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-elements-6 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-white-color has-medium-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-09-28T16:23:45+00:00\">September 28, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\">|<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-elements-8 wp-block-post-time-to-read has-text-color has-white-color has-medium-font-size\">3\u20135 minutes<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\">read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:78%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group quick-answer-box\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;Yes \u2014 if your Texas construction project disturbs <strong>one acre or more<\/strong> of land (or less if it&#8217;s part of a larger common plan of development), you need a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and authorization under the state&#8217;s Construction General Permit, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/stormwater\/construction\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/stormwater\/construction\">TXR150000<\/a><\/strong>, administered by the <strong>Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)<\/strong>. Unlike some states, Texas runs its own stormwater program (the TPDES), so you file with TCEQ \u2014 not the EPA. What you have to submit depends on how many acres you disturb.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">If you&#8217;re breaking ground in Texas, here&#8217;s exactly what applies to your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-cta-block has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-df7bfe9b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#dce7f4\"><div style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/category\/guides\/\" rel=\"tag\">Guides<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Zila prepares SWPPPs for Texas construction projects.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">From the plan to TCEQ filing, we handle it.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3708_1d0862-51{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );flex-direction:row;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns3708_1d0862-51 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns3708_1d0862-51 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_1d0862-51 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_1d0862-51 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_1d0862-51 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_1d0862-51 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_1d0862-51 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_1d0862-51 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap 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kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/contact.html\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Get your Texas SWPPP started<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  role=\"img\"><title>Request Quote<\/title><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/swppp-texas\/#What_is_a_SWPPP_and_who_requires_it_in_Texas\" >What is a SWPPP, and who requires it in Texas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/swppp-texas\/#The_acreage_tiers_what_you_file_depends_on_project_size\" >The acreage tiers: what you file depends on project size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/swppp-texas\/#How_to_get_authorized_under_TXR150000\" >How to get authorized under TXR150000<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/swppp-texas\/#What_goes_into_a_Texas_SWPPP\" >What goes into a Texas SWPPP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/swppp-texas\/#What_happens_if_you_dont_comply\" >What happens if you don&#8217;t comply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/swppp-texas\/#How_Zila_helps_Texas_builders\" >How Zila helps Texas builders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/swppp-texas\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_SWPPP_and_who_requires_it_in_Texas\"><\/span><strong><strong>What is a SWPPP, and who requires it in Texas?<\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">A SWPPP is a site-specific plan that keeps sediment and other pollutants out of stormwater runoff during construction. In Texas, it&#8217;s required under the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/stormwater\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/stormwater\">Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES)<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 the state-run version of the federal NPDES program. The permit that governs construction is <strong>TXR150000<\/strong>, TCEQ&#8217;s Construction General Permit (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/downloads\/permitting\/stormwater\/general\/construction\/2023-cgp-txr150000.pdf\/view\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/downloads\/permitting\/stormwater\/general\/construction\/2023-cgp-txr150000.pdf\/view\">the current version took effect <strong>March 5, 2023<\/strong><\/a>). <em>(New to SWPPPs? Start with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/what-is-a-swppp\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/what-is-a-swppp\/\">What Is a SWPPP?<\/a>.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3708_155ceb-ba .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3708_155ceb-ba alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SWPPP-Best-Management-Practices-in-Texas.webp\" alt=\"Stormwater BMPs controlling erosion and sediment at a Texas construction site\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3723 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SWPPP-Best-Management-Practices-in-Texas.webp 1376w, https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SWPPP-Best-Management-Practices-in-Texas-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SWPPP-Best-Management-Practices-in-Texas-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SWPPP-Best-Management-Practices-in-Texas-768x429.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1376px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1376\/768;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_acreage_tiers_what_you_file_depends_on_project_size\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong>The acreage tiers: what you file depends on project size<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Texas sorts construction sites into tiers, and your obligations scale with disturbed acreage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/stormwater\/construction\/TXR15_1_to_5.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/stormwater\/construction\/TXR15_1_to_5.html\">Less than 1 acre<\/a> (and not part of a larger common plan):<\/strong> Generally no TXR150000 authorization is required \u2014 though local city or county rules may still apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Small construction \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/stormwater\/construction\/TXR15_AIR.html\">1 to less than 5 acres<\/a>:<\/strong> You must prepare a <strong>SWPPP<\/strong> and post a <strong>construction site notice<\/strong>. This tier typically does <em>not<\/em> require submitting a Notice of Intent to TCEQ, but you must still comply fully with the permit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/stormwater\/construction\/TXR15_5_plus_steps.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/stormwater\/construction\/TXR15_5_plus_steps.html\">Large construction \u2014 5 acres or more:<\/a><\/strong> You must prepare a <strong>SWPPP<\/strong>, post a site notice, and <strong>submit a Notice of Intent (NOI)<\/strong> to TCEQ through the <strong>STEERS<\/strong> system (and pay the associated fee) before construction begins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Because a smaller lot can still be pulled in as part of a larger common plan of development, always total the full project&#8217;s disturbance \u2014 not just your piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_authorized_under_TXR150000\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong>How to get authorized under TXR150000<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">The process runs through TCEQ:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Prepare your SWPPP<\/strong> for the site (this must be in place before you start).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>For large sites (5+ acres):<\/strong> submit a <strong>Notice of Intent (NOI)<\/strong> through TCEQ&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/stormwater\/WQ_electronic.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/stormwater\/WQ_electronic.html\"><strong>STEERS<\/strong> <\/a>electronic system and pay the fee; wait for authorization to take effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>For small sites (1\u20135 acres):<\/strong> keep the SWPPP on-site and post the required construction site notice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Implement and inspect<\/strong> the SWPPP throughout the project, documenting inspections and any corrective actions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>File a Notice of Termination (NOT)<\/strong> once the site is finally stabilized.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_goes_into_a_Texas_SWPPP\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What goes into a Texas SWPPP?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">A compliant SWPPP includes a site and drainage description, an inventory of potential pollutant sources, the specific <strong>Best Management Practices (BMPs)<\/strong> \u2014 erosion controls, sediment controls, and good-housekeeping measures \u2014 plus an inspection schedule and recordkeeping procedures. On larger sites, TCEQ expects regular inspections and prompt maintenance of controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group final-cta-block has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-10 is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-df7bfe9b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#002d74\"><div style=\"color:#75a5ea;font-size:14px\" class=\"taxonomy-category has-link-color wp-elements-11 wp-block-post-terms has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/category\/guides\/\" rel=\"tag\">Guides<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Don&#8217;t risk a TCEQ enforcement action or a stalled project.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#c2c2c2;font-size:16px\">Zila builds Texas SWPPPs that hold up to inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3708_f3f7c2-48{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns3708_f3f7c2-48 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns3708_f3f7c2-48 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_f3f7c2-48 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_f3f7c2-48 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_f3f7c2-48 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_f3f7c2-48 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_f3f7c2-48 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_f3f7c2-48 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns3708_f3f7c2-48\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn3708_bbd616-bf.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn3708_bbd616-bf.kb-button{background:#0552e2;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-family:'Inter Tight';font-weight:600;border-top-left-radius:100px;border-top-right-radius:100px;border-bottom-right-radius:100px;border-bottom-left-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kb-btn3708_bbd616-bf.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:20px;--kb-button-icon-size:20px;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn3708_bbd616-bf kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/contact.html\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Talk to us<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_dont_comply\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What happens if you don&#8217;t comply?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Operating without required authorization, or failing to follow your SWPPP, can bring TCEQ enforcement \u2014 notices of violation and monetary penalties under the Texas Water Code and Clean Water Act \u2014 plus the possibility of a stalled project while you come into compliance. As with everywhere, prevention is far cheaper than a citation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Zila_helps_Texas_builders\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>How Zila helps Texas builders<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Zila prepares and manages SWPPPs for construction projects across Texas.<\/strong> We determine your acreage tier, prepare a site-specific SWPPP, handle the NOI filing through STEERS when required, select the right BMPs, and keep you inspection-ready from groundbreaking through your Notice of Termination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group final-cta-block has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-14 is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-df7bfe9b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#002d74\"><div style=\"color:#75a5ea;font-size:14px\" class=\"taxonomy-category has-link-color wp-elements-15 wp-block-post-terms has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/category\/guides\/\" rel=\"tag\">Guides<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-16 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Starting a project in Texas?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3708_59037b-c1{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns3708_59037b-c1 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns3708_59037b-c1 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_59037b-c1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_59037b-c1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_59037b-c1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_59037b-c1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_59037b-c1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3708_59037b-c1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns3708_59037b-c1\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn3708_36681f-f2.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn3708_36681f-f2.kb-button{background:#0552e2;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-family:'Inter Tight';font-weight:600;border-top-left-radius:100px;border-top-right-radius:100px;border-bottom-right-radius:100px;border-bottom-left-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kb-btn3708_36681f-f2.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:20px;--kb-button-icon-size:20px;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn3708_36681f-f2 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/contact.html\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Contact Zila for a fast, compliant SWPPP<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><em>Related reading:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/what-is-a-swppp\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/what-is-a-swppp\/\">What Is a SWPPP?<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/swppp-violations-fines-california\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.zilaco.com\/blog\/swppp-violations-fines-california\/\">SWPPP Violations &amp; Fines.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<section id='helpie-faq-6aea34bce7e15' \n                class='helpie-faq accordions faq-toggle open-first' \n                data-collection='' \n                data-pagination='0' \n                data-search='0' \n                data-pagination-enabled='0'\n                role='region'\n                aria-label='FAQ Section'\n                aria-live='polite'><article class=\"accordion \"><div class='helpie-faq-row'><div class='helpie-faq-col helpie-faq-col-12' ><ul><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-3710\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-3710\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-3710\" \r\n                data-item=\"hfaq-post-3710\" data-slug=\"do-i-need-a-swppp-in-texas\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Do I need a SWPPP in Texas?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-3710\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-3710\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, if your project disturbs one acre or more (or less if it&#8217;s part of a larger common plan of development). It&#8217;s required under TCEQ&#8217;s Construction General Permit, TXR150000.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-3712\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-3712\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-3712\" \r\n                data-item=\"hfaq-post-3712\" data-slug=\"who-regulates-swppps-in-texas\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Who regulates SWPPPs in Texas?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-3712\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-3712\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), through the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES). Texas runs its own program, so you file with TCEQ rather than the EPA.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-3714\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-3714\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-3714\" \r\n                data-item=\"hfaq-post-3714\" data-slug=\"what-is-txr150000\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What is TXR150000?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-3714\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-3714\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s the number of TCEQ&#8217;s Construction General Permit for stormwater discharges from construction activities. The current version took effect March 5, 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-3717\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-3717\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-3717\" \r\n                data-item=\"hfaq-post-3717\" data-slug=\"do-small-construction-sites-need-to-file-with-tceq\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Do small construction sites need to file with TCEQ?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-3717\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-3717\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sites disturbing 1 to less than 5 acres generally need a SWPPP and a posted construction site notice but typically don&#8217;t submit a Notice of Intent. Sites of 5 acres or more must submit an NOI through TCEQ&#8217;s STEERS system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-3719\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-3719\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-3719\" \r\n                data-item=\"hfaq-post-3719\" data-slug=\"how-do-i-get-a-construction-stormwater-permit-in-texas\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How do I get a construction stormwater permit in Texas?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-3719\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-3719\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare a SWPPP, and for large sites (5+ acres) submit a Notice of Intent through STEERS and pay the fee before starting. 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