Texas Water Code, Chapter 34, makes it illegal for anyone not registered as
a Licensed Irrigator or exempted therefrom to sell, design, install, repair,
or service a landscape irrigation system or yard sprinkler system. Each day
of violation constitutes a separate offense punishable by an administrative
penalty of not to exceed $2,500 and/or a civil penalty of not to exceed
$5,000. Information about EXAMINATIONS given for the purpose of licensing or
COMPLAINTS covered under this statute may be obtained by writing or calling:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Irrigator Certification Program
P.O. Box 13087
Austin, Texas 78711-3087
Connections made to public water supplies without
complying with local regulations are illegal and are subject to prosecution
by local as well as State authorities. Information on this may be obtained
by contacting your local building code enforcement official, or staff of the
agency listed above.
Persons that have personal knowledge of possible violations of the Texas
Water Code shall write or call the program office. Your name need not be
revealed.
