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How do I renew a Texas water operator license?
A TCEQ water operator license is valid three years. Where it renews, you complete 30 hours of TCEQ-approved continuing education, including at least 2 resiliency hours, before the expiration date, then submit the renewal. Some Class D licenses are not renewable, so check the situations the TCEQ lists.
Last reviewed 2026-08-03
The continuing-education requirement
Renewal takes 30 hours of approved continuing education over the three-year term, including at least 2 resiliency hours for water. Keep your course records; you may need to show them.
When Class D renews
Many entry Class D water licenses are not renewable. The TCEQ page lists the specific systems and roles where renewal applies. Check which case fits you before your license nears its expiration date.
Common questions
- How long is the license valid?
- Three years.
- How many CE hours to renew?
- 30 hours, including at least 2 resiliency hours.
- Is every Class D renewable?
- No. The TCEQ lists the situations where renewal applies.