Texas Stormwater Resource Library

Central collection of essential TCEQ stormwater documents

Proposed 2025 Texas Multi-Sector General Permit (TXR05000)

Proposed 2025 Texas Multi-Sector General Permit (TXR05000)

The DRAFT comprehensive permit for the Texas Multi-Sector General Permit (TXR500000), including eligibility criteria, permit coverage options, operator responsibilities, SWPPP requirements, inspections, corrective actions, and termination procedures. This resource helps industrial teams understand what is required to prevent stormwater pollution, maintain compliance, and meet state regulatory expectations.
2024 Texas MS4 Stormwater Management Plan (TXR040000)

2024 Texas MS4 Stormwater Management Plan (TXR040000)

The comprehensive permit for the Texas Stormwater Management Plan General Permit (TXR040000), including eligibility criteria, permit coverage options, operator responsibilities, SWMP requirements, 6 MCMs, inspections, corrective actions, and termination procedures. This resource helps phase 2 municipal teams understand what is required to prevent stormwater pollution, maintain compliance, and meet state regulatory expectations.
Signatory Authority & Delegation Guide for the Texas MSGP & Construction

Signatory Authority & Delegation Guide for the Texas MSGP & Construction

A practical guide explaining who is authorized to sign stormwater compliance documents under the Texas Multi-Sector General Permit (TXR050000) and Texas Construction General Permit (TXR150000). This resource outlines formal signatory authority under 30 TAC 305.44, when a delegation of signatories is needed, and how facilities can properly assign responsibility for Notices of Intent, No Exposure Certifications, Notices of Change, and termination documents. Ideal for  managers and compliance inspectors responsible for ensuring accurate and legally valid submissions.
Complying with the Edwards Aquifer Rules: BMP Technical Guidance

Complying with the Edwards Aquifer Rules: BMP Technical Guidance

A comprehensive technical guide to complying with the Edwards Aquifer Rules, focusing on the design, selection, and implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) within the aquifer recharge, transition, and contributing zones. This resource includes the official Errata Sheet (March 28, 2009), Addendum Sheet (January 20, 2017), and the June 5, 2018 addendum, ensuring readers have the most up-to-date regulatory guidance. Ideal for engineers, planners, and stormwater professionals working in protected Edwards Aquifer regions.
Creating a STEERS E-Permitting Account: Step-by-Step Guide

Creating a STEERS E-Permitting Account: Step-by-Step Guide

A step-by-step guide to creating a STEERS account for TCEQ’s E-Permitting system. This resource walks users through registration requirements, security verification, account activation, and linking program areas to support online submissions such as NOTs, NECs, NOIs, and other authorization forms. Based on TCEQ Regulatory Guidance RG-531a (Revised March 2024), it provides updated instructions to help facilities and stormwater professionals streamline digital permitting processes.
Quarterly Visual Monitoring Guide for TPDES MSGP (TXR05000)

Quarterly Visual Monitoring Guide for TPDES MSGP (TXR05000)

A practical guide to completing Quarterly Visual Monitoring required under the TPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (TXR050000). This resource outlines when visual assessments must occur, what conditions trigger valid samples, what to look for during each observation, and how to document findings. Designed to help industrial facilities maintain consistent compliance and quickly identify potential pollution issues.
TCEQ MSGP SWPPP Template & Guide (TXR050000)

TCEQ MSGP SWPPP Template & Guide (TXR050000)

A TCEQ-developed guide to help industrial facilities gather all the information required for a compliant SWPPP under the Texas Multi-Sector General Permit (TXR050000). This template is designed as a data collection and planning tool; users must reference the full MSGP permit for site-specific requirements. It organizes facility information, sector-specific controls, monitoring, inspections, and recordkeeping in a structured format to simplify SWPPP preparation.
TCEQ Construction SWPPP Template & Guide (TXR150000)

TCEQ Construction SWPPP Template & Guide (TXR150000)

A practical guide developed by TCEQ to help construction sites organize and collect the information needed to develop a compliant SWPPP under the Texas Construction General Permit (TXR150000). While not a substitute for the full permit, this template guides users through site data collection, BMP selection, inspection tracking, and documentation, helping teams streamline SWPPP preparation and ensure no critical components are missed.
Texas Construction General Permit (TXR150000)

Texas Construction General Permit (TXR150000)

The comprehensive permit for the Texas Construction General Permit (TXR150000), including eligibility criteria, permit coverage options, operator responsibilities, SWPPP requirements, inspections, corrective actions, and termination procedures. This resource helps construction teams understand what is required to prevent stormwater pollution, maintain compliance, and meet state regulatory expectations.
Stormwater Management Program Template for Phase II (Small) Level 1 and 2 MS4s

Stormwater Management Program Template for Phase II (Small) Level 1 and 2 MS4s

A structured template developed by TCEQ to help Phase II (small) Level 1 and 2 MS4s design, organize, and document a compliant Stormwater Management Program (SWMP). This guide assists communities in gathering the required data, planning control measures, and documenting implementation strategies. While it does not replace the full regulatory requirements, it serves as a practical tool to streamline SWMP preparation, reporting, and compliance.

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