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How long does a Texas Class D water license last?
A TCEQ occupational license is valid for three years. Most Class D water licenses are not renewable, though the TCEQ lists specific situations where renewal applies. Where it does, renewal takes 30 hours of continuing education, including at least 2 resiliency hours.
Last reviewed 2026-08-03
The three-year term
Occupational licenses run for three years from issue. The Class D water license follows that same term.
Renewal
Most Class D water licenses are not renewable; the TCEQ page lists the specific situations (larger or surface-water systems and some supervisory distribution roles) where renewal applies. Where it does, you need 30 continuing-education hours including at least 2 resiliency hours.
Common questions
- How long is the license valid?
- Three years.
- Is a Class D water license renewable?
- Most are not; the TCEQ lists the situations where renewal applies.
- What does renewal require?
- Where it applies, 30 continuing-education hours including at least 2 resiliency hours.