OSSF DR EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
◉ C. Answer: The beginning of statewide regulation of the OSSFs
across Texas was ________.
A. November 1987
B. April 1989
C. September 1989
D. March 1985
◉ True. Answer: True or False:
Before 1989, Texas had no statewide regulation.
◉ True. Answer: True or False:
The law gives the local government the right to adopt local regulations
that are more stringent than the state OSSF law or rules.
◉ True. Answer: True or False:
,The following are key elements of the Texas OSSF rules:
On-site sewage disposal system, Agency/Commission, Authorized Agent
(AA), Designated Representative (DR), Installer, Apprentice, Site-
Evaluator (SE), Maintenance Provider (MP), and Maintenance
Technician.
◉ On-Site Sewage Disposal System:. Answer: One or more systems of
treatment devices and disposal facilities that:
- Produce not more than 5,000 gallons of waste each day:
- Are used only for disposal of sewage produced on the site where the
system is located (new cluster systems are prohibited); and
-Dispose of wastewater on-site into the soil or as a vapor to the
atmosphere.
◉ Agency/Commission. Answer: TCEQ is the state agency responsible
for making sure that OSSF laws, rules, and regulations are enforces
statewide
◉ Authorized Agent (AA). Answer: The local government entity
authorized by the TQEC to implement and enforce the OSSF laws and
regulations.
, ◉ Designated Representative. Answer: An individual who holds a DR
license and is designated by the authorized agent to review permit
applications, conduct site evaluations, review planning materials, and
conduct inspections of OSSFs.
◉ Installer. Answer: An individual who holds a valid license from the
TCEQ and who is compensated by another individual to construct,
install, alter, or repair an OSSF. (Two levels Installer I and II)
◉ One exception to TCEQ certified or registered installer requirement;.
Answer: Single family residence homeowners may install, or repair their
own systems without being a registered installer. (does not apply to
owners developing property for sale or for lease.
◉ Apprentice. Answer: An individual who has been properly registered
with the agency and is undertaking an on-the-job training program
supervised by an Installer.
◉ Site Evaluator. Answer: An individual who visits a site and conducts a
preconstruction site evaluation following the TCEQ rules. This
evaluation includes a soil analysis, a site survey, and other criteria
necessary to determine the suitability or a site for a specific OSSF.
◉ Maintenance Provider (MP). Answer: An individual who maintains
OSSF for compensation. Must be licensed with the executive director.
WITH SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
◉ C. Answer: The beginning of statewide regulation of the OSSFs
across Texas was ________.
A. November 1987
B. April 1989
C. September 1989
D. March 1985
◉ True. Answer: True or False:
Before 1989, Texas had no statewide regulation.
◉ True. Answer: True or False:
The law gives the local government the right to adopt local regulations
that are more stringent than the state OSSF law or rules.
◉ True. Answer: True or False:
,The following are key elements of the Texas OSSF rules:
On-site sewage disposal system, Agency/Commission, Authorized Agent
(AA), Designated Representative (DR), Installer, Apprentice, Site-
Evaluator (SE), Maintenance Provider (MP), and Maintenance
Technician.
◉ On-Site Sewage Disposal System:. Answer: One or more systems of
treatment devices and disposal facilities that:
- Produce not more than 5,000 gallons of waste each day:
- Are used only for disposal of sewage produced on the site where the
system is located (new cluster systems are prohibited); and
-Dispose of wastewater on-site into the soil or as a vapor to the
atmosphere.
◉ Agency/Commission. Answer: TCEQ is the state agency responsible
for making sure that OSSF laws, rules, and regulations are enforces
statewide
◉ Authorized Agent (AA). Answer: The local government entity
authorized by the TQEC to implement and enforce the OSSF laws and
regulations.
, ◉ Designated Representative. Answer: An individual who holds a DR
license and is designated by the authorized agent to review permit
applications, conduct site evaluations, review planning materials, and
conduct inspections of OSSFs.
◉ Installer. Answer: An individual who holds a valid license from the
TCEQ and who is compensated by another individual to construct,
install, alter, or repair an OSSF. (Two levels Installer I and II)
◉ One exception to TCEQ certified or registered installer requirement;.
Answer: Single family residence homeowners may install, or repair their
own systems without being a registered installer. (does not apply to
owners developing property for sale or for lease.
◉ Apprentice. Answer: An individual who has been properly registered
with the agency and is undertaking an on-the-job training program
supervised by an Installer.
◉ Site Evaluator. Answer: An individual who visits a site and conducts a
preconstruction site evaluation following the TCEQ rules. This
evaluation includes a soil analysis, a site survey, and other criteria
necessary to determine the suitability or a site for a specific OSSF.
◉ Maintenance Provider (MP). Answer: An individual who maintains
OSSF for compensation. Must be licensed with the executive director.
