In accordance with state law, Texas Water Code Chapter 37, and Title 30 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 30 and Chapter 290 a person who repairs or tests the installation or operation of backflow prevention assemblies must hold a license issued by the TCEQ.

BPAT License Information
BPAT License	Validity Period	Application or Renewal Fee	Education Required	Experience Required	Training Credit	Exam Required	Continuing Education for Renewal
BPAT	3 years	$105 $111 Effective 01/01/2008	High School Diploma or GED	2 years(1)	40 Hours	Yes	24 Hours which includes 8 hours of approved practical skills training
(1) Approved areas of work experience are: operating or maintaining a public drinking water system; installing or repairing residential, commercial, or industrial drinking water treatment equipment; installing or repairing lawn irrigation systems; performing activities requiring a master or journeyman plumbing license; installing or servicing fire suppression sprinkler systems and lines; operating or maintaining a domestic wastewater treatment facility; performing health inspections that requires a registered sanitarian; or, performing duties approved by the executive director. Up to 1 year of the experience requirement may be substituted with 1 year of college (32 semester hours) or 20 hours of additional approved training credits.

The BPAT licensing program is located on the 2nd floor in Building A of the TCEQ complex, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753.

The BPAT licensing program can provide you with: license applications, instructions, and general information; examination and training course schedules, training course and provider lists, training records, and licensed backflow prevention assembly tester lists.

For BPAT licensing information, please call the BPAT licensing program at 512/239-6133.

For technical information on testing backflow prevention assemblies, please call the Public Drinking Water section at 512/239-4691.