Texas Water Well Driller License Practice Exam | (2 NEW
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Section Topic Questions
1 Licensing Requirements & TDLR Regulations 1–30
2 Well Construction, Casing & Grouting 31–60
3 Drilling Methods & Equipment 61–80
4 Pump Installation & Systems 81–100
5 Groundwater Protection & Setbacks 101–125
6 Well Abandonment & Plugging 126–145
7 Safety & Operational Procedures 146–165
8 Water Quality & Testing 166–180
9 Reporting & Recordkeeping 181–190
10 Comprehensive Review 191–200
,Total Questions: 200 | Passing Score: 70% | Governing Agency: TDLR (Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation) | Primary References: Texas Occupations
Code Chapter 1902, 16 TAC Chapter 76
Section 1: Licensing Requirements & TDLR Regulations (Questions 1–30)
1. Which Texas agency is primarily responsible for licensing water well drillers and
pump installers?
a) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
b) Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
c) Railroad Commission of Texas
d) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
TDLR administers the Well Driller Licensing Program under Texas Occupations Code
Chapter 1902 and 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 76. TCEQ oversees water quality,
and TWDB manages water resources data .
2. What is the minimum age requirement for a Texas Well Driller license?
,a) 18 years old
b) 21 years old
c) 25 years old
d) No age requirement
Texas Occupations Code §1902.102 requires applicants to be at least 18 years of age to
obtain a well driller license .
3. What is the minimum experience required to apply for an unrestricted Water Well
Driller license in Texas?
a) 1 year of relevant experience
b) 2 years of relevant experience under a licensed driller
c) 3 years of relevant experience
d) 5 years of relevant experience
Applicants must document at least 2 years (4,000 hours) of supervised well drilling
experience under a licensed driller before they can sit for the licensing exam .
, 4. How long is a Texas Water Well Driller license valid before renewal?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years
Licenses are issued for a two-year term. TDLR sends renewal notices approximately 60
days before expiration .
5. What is the passing score required for the Texas Water Well Driller examination?
a) 60%
b) 65%
c) 70%
d) 75%
Texas Administrative Code §76.23(c) specifies that a passing grade for the examination is
70% .
VERSION) Questions with Verified Answers & Rationales |
TDLR Well Driller & Pump Installer Certification | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
Section Topic Questions
1 Licensing Requirements & TDLR Regulations 1–30
2 Well Construction, Casing & Grouting 31–60
3 Drilling Methods & Equipment 61–80
4 Pump Installation & Systems 81–100
5 Groundwater Protection & Setbacks 101–125
6 Well Abandonment & Plugging 126–145
7 Safety & Operational Procedures 146–165
8 Water Quality & Testing 166–180
9 Reporting & Recordkeeping 181–190
10 Comprehensive Review 191–200
,Total Questions: 200 | Passing Score: 70% | Governing Agency: TDLR (Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation) | Primary References: Texas Occupations
Code Chapter 1902, 16 TAC Chapter 76
Section 1: Licensing Requirements & TDLR Regulations (Questions 1–30)
1. Which Texas agency is primarily responsible for licensing water well drillers and
pump installers?
a) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
b) Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
c) Railroad Commission of Texas
d) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
TDLR administers the Well Driller Licensing Program under Texas Occupations Code
Chapter 1902 and 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 76. TCEQ oversees water quality,
and TWDB manages water resources data .
2. What is the minimum age requirement for a Texas Well Driller license?
,a) 18 years old
b) 21 years old
c) 25 years old
d) No age requirement
Texas Occupations Code §1902.102 requires applicants to be at least 18 years of age to
obtain a well driller license .
3. What is the minimum experience required to apply for an unrestricted Water Well
Driller license in Texas?
a) 1 year of relevant experience
b) 2 years of relevant experience under a licensed driller
c) 3 years of relevant experience
d) 5 years of relevant experience
Applicants must document at least 2 years (4,000 hours) of supervised well drilling
experience under a licensed driller before they can sit for the licensing exam .
, 4. How long is a Texas Water Well Driller license valid before renewal?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years
Licenses are issued for a two-year term. TDLR sends renewal notices approximately 60
days before expiration .
5. What is the passing score required for the Texas Water Well Driller examination?
a) 60%
b) 65%
c) 70%
d) 75%
Texas Administrative Code §76.23(c) specifies that a passing grade for the examination is
70% .
