EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR 2026/2027
Who regulates water well drilling in Texas? -
ANSWERTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation
(TDLR)
What law governs water well drilling in Texas? -
ANSWERTexas Water Code, Chapter 190
Who must be licensed to drill water wells in Texas? -
ANSWERAnyone who drills, alters, repairs, or abandons a
water well
, What types of water well licenses exist in Texas? -
ANSWERGeneral Well Driller; Water Well Pump Installer;
Water Well Driller (endorsements)
How long is a Texas water well driller license valid? -
ANSWER1 year
What must be done before drilling a water well? -
ANSWERLandowner permission and compliance with
local Groundwater Conservation District (GCD) rules
Who can enforce additional local well requirements? -
ANSWERGroundwater Conservation Districts (GCDs)