Examinations for Licensing of Water and Wastewater Operators, Water Treatment Specialists, and Customer Service Inspectors

The TCEQ offers exams to persons applying for licensing as Water and Wastewater Operators; Water Treatment Specialists (WTS), and Customer Service Inspectors (CSI). Most offices offer the exams one day each month.

About Exam Scheduling

Exams are offered regularly at most TCEQ regional offices and the Central Office in Austin. To request special accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Austin Central Office at 512/239-6133.

However, an exam may be cancelled during holidays and during months coinciding with TWUA regional conferences. Please contact your Regional Office to confirm exam dates and times.

Please arrive at your designated exam site on time as scheduled. Late comers may be turned away. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow for time to fill out an application.

An exam may also be offered to be administered at the end of a training class, with a guarantee that 10 or more exams will be taken. Please contact your training provider for details.

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO WAIT AT LEAST 60 DAYS (2 MONTHS) BEFORE RETESTING!!!!!

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Exam Schedules, by Office

Region 1 - Amarillo

Exam Days & Times:
First Tuesday of Every Month
Wastewater exams - 9 a.m.
Water, WTS, and CSI exams - 1 p.m.

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Region 2 - Lubbock

Exam Days & Times:
First Thursday Of Every Month
Water, Wastewater, WTS, and CSI exams - 9 a.m.

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Region 3 - Abilene

Exam days and times:
Second Tuesday Of Every Month
Wastewater exams - 9 a.m.
Water, WTS, and CSI exams - 1 p.m.

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Region 4 - Dallas/Fort Worth

******Please Note**********

For all Region 4 exams:
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Seating is limited to 40

For Region 4, select here, to Register on-line Exit the TCEQ

Exam Days & Times:
Please see, Register on-line above, for schedule of exam sessions and exact times.
Exam Site:
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Regional Training Center,
624 Six Flags Drive
Arlington, Texas
For Directions, call: 817/608-2310
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Region 5 - Tyler

Exam Days & Times:
Second Thursday Of Every Month
Wastewater exams - 9 a.m.
Water, WTS, and CSI exams - 1 p.m.

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Region 6 - El Paso

Exam Days & Times:

***Note this Exception***
July 2008 exams, will be Thursday, July 3rd, in observance of the 4th of July holiday.

all other 2008 exams will be
First Friday Of Every Month
Water, Wastewater, WTS, and CSI exams - 9 a.m.

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Region 7 - Midland

Exam Days & Times:
Second Thursday Of Every Month
Water, Wastewater, WTS, and CSI exams - 8:30 am
Applicants will not be allowed to begin exams after 3:00pm

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Region 8 - San Angelo

Exam Days & Times:
Second Wednesday Of Every Month
Wastewater exams - 9 a.m.
Water, WTS, and CSI exams - 1:30 pm

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Region 9 - Waco

******Please Note**********

For all Region 9 exams:
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Seating is limited to 40

For Region 9, select here, to Register on-line Exit the TCEQ

Exam Days & Times:
Please see, Register on-line above, for schedule of exam sessions and exact times.
Exam Site:
TCEQ Waco Regional Office
6801 Sanger Ave, Ste 2500
Waco, TX 76710
254-751-0335, 254-772-9241 fax
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Region 10 Beaumont

Exam Days & Times:
First Thursday Of Every Month
Wastewater exams - 9 a.m.
Water, WTS, and CSI exams - 1 p.m.

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Region 11 - Austin

Exam Days & Times:
Second Monday Of Every Month
Water, Wastewater, WTS, and CSI exams - 9 a.m. & 1:30 pm
Pre-approved Class A exams start at 9 a.m.
512/239-6133 Water
512/239-0170 Wastewater
Exam Site:
TCEQ Central Office (IH 35 South frontage road between Yager Lane and Braker Lane) See Map
12100 Park 35 Circle
Austin, Texas 78753
Bldg. A, 2nd floor, Room 202 for Water (D/C/B), CSI, WTS Exams and Wastewater (D/C/B) Exams
Bldg. A, 3rd floor, Room 328 for all Class A exams

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Region 12 - Houston

Exam Days & Times:
Second Friday Of Every Month
Water, WTS, and CSI exams: 8 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Third Friday Of Every Month
Wastewater exams: 8 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Exam Site:
City of Houston
E. B. Cape Center, Auditorium
4501 Leeland at Lockwood
Houston, Texas 77023
(Key Map 494 X)
Phone 713/928-4501, for directions only

For additional information contact:
TCEQ
Region 12, Houston Office
Water Section
Phone: 713/767-3650

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Region 13 - San Antonio

***Note this Exception***
July 2008 exams, will be Friday, July 11th, in observance of the 4th of July holiday.

all other 2008 exams will be
First Friday Of Every Month
Wastewater exams - 9 a.m.
Water, WTS, and CSI exams - 1 p.m.

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Region 14 - Corpus Christi

Exam Days & Times:
Third Thursday Of Every Month
Water, Wastewater, WTS, and CSI exams - 1 p.m.

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Region 15 - Harlingen

Exam Days & Times:
Third Friday Of Every Month
Water, Wastewater, WTS, and CSI exams - 8 a.m.

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Region 16 - Laredo

Exam Days & Times:
Second Wednesday Of Every Month
Water, Wastewater, WTS, and CSI exams - 9 a.m.

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What To Bring To The Exam

  • No. 2 pencils;
  • Employment history;
  • Copies of college transcripts;
  • Copies of training course completion certificates or cards;
  • Non-programmable calculator;
  • TSPWSP membership I.D. card or application fee (check or money order only); and
  • Photograph I. D. card (driver's license)

******Please Note**********

  • Cell phones are not allowed to be used in the examination room (including the calculator function)
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RELATED LINKS:

Customer Service Inspector

Water Treatment Specialist Licensing

Water Operation Companies and Water Operators Licensing and Registration

Wastewater Companies and Operators Licensing and Registration