Texas Landscape Irrigation | Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality |
Academic Year 2026/2027
Section 1: Licensing, Regulations, and Administration (Questions 1–30)
1. Which Texas state agency is responsible for regulating the licensing and
registration of landscape irrigators?
A) Texas Department of Agriculture
B) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
C) Texas Water Development Board
D) Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
The TCEQ oversees the Texas Licensed Irrigator program under Title 30
of the Texas Administrative Code, establishing standards for irrigation
system design, installation, and water conservation.
2. What does the abbreviation TCEQ stand for?
A) Texas Council on Environmental Quality
B) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
C) Texas Committee for Environmental Quality
D) Texas Conservation and Environmental Quality
TCEQ is the state agency responsible for licensing landscape irrigators
and enforcing irrigation regulations.
3. Which Texas Administrative Code (TAC) title primarily governs landscape
irrigation licensing and standards?
A) Title 22 – Health Services
B) Title 30 – Water and Wastewater
C) Title 16 – Professional and Occupational Standards
D) Title 34 – Public Safety
TAC Title 30 contains the rules for water and wastewater, including
, Chapter 344, which specifically addresses landscape irrigation licensing and
standards.
4. How often must a Landscape Irrigator renew their license with TCEQ?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Landscape Irrigator licenses must be renewed every three years, with
24 hours of continuing education credits required during each renewal
period.
5. What is the minimum passing score required for each section of the Texas
Landscape Irrigator examination?
A) 60%
B) 65%
C) 70%
D) 75%
Applicants must achieve a minimum score of 70 percent for each
section of the applicable exam to pass.
6. How many hours of continuing education (CE) credits are required for
license renewal every three years?
A) 8 hours
B) 12 hours
C) 16 hours
D) 24 hours
Licensees are required to complete 24 hours of agency-approved
continuing education credits during each three-year renewal period.
7. What is the consequence of installing an irrigation system without a license
in Texas?
A) A warning letter only
B) A fine with no criminal charges
, C) Being charged with a Class C misdemeanor
D) No consequences if the work is good
Operating without a license when one is required can result in being
charged with a Class C misdemeanor.
8. How many members serve on the Texas Irrigator Advisory Council?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
The Texas Irrigator's Advisory Council is made up of nine members
appointed by the TCEQ.
9. Which governmental body appoints the members of the Irrigator Advisory
Council?
A) The Governor of Texas
B) The Texas Legislature
C) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
D) The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
The members of the Texas Irrigator's Advisory Council are appointed by
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
10.What does the abbreviation IAC stand for in the context of Texas irrigation
regulations?
A) Irrigation Advisory Council
B) Irrigation Assessment Committee
C) Irrigator Approval Commission
D) Institute of Agricultural Control
The IAC is the Irrigator Advisory Council, a group that advises the TCEQ
on matters related to the practice of landscape irrigation.
11.Under Texas law, who is ultimately responsible for obtaining the required
permit before installing an irrigation system?
A) The homeowner/property owner
, B) The licensed landscape irrigator
C) The licensed irrigation technician
D) The general contractor for the property
The licensed landscape irrigator is responsible for obtaining the
required permit before installation.
12.What is the primary purpose of the Texas Irrigator Advisory Council?
A) To enforce irrigation regulations
B) To advise TCEQ on matters related to the practice of landscape irrigation
C) To issue irrigation licenses
D) To conduct irrigation inspections
The council advises TCEQ on matters related to the practice of
landscape irrigation.
13.Which entity has the primary authority to enforce landscape irrigator
licensing requirements?
A) Texas Water Development Board
B) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
C) Texas Department of Agriculture
D) Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
The TCEQ is the state agency responsible for administering and
enforcing the landscape irrigator licensing program.
14.According to Texas Administrative Code, how often must an irrigation
system be inspected?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Irrigation systems must be inspected at least once every three years by
an inspector who holds a license in compliance with TCEQ rules.
Commission on Environmental Quality |
Academic Year 2026/2027
Section 1: Licensing, Regulations, and Administration (Questions 1–30)
1. Which Texas state agency is responsible for regulating the licensing and
registration of landscape irrigators?
A) Texas Department of Agriculture
B) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
C) Texas Water Development Board
D) Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
The TCEQ oversees the Texas Licensed Irrigator program under Title 30
of the Texas Administrative Code, establishing standards for irrigation
system design, installation, and water conservation.
2. What does the abbreviation TCEQ stand for?
A) Texas Council on Environmental Quality
B) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
C) Texas Committee for Environmental Quality
D) Texas Conservation and Environmental Quality
TCEQ is the state agency responsible for licensing landscape irrigators
and enforcing irrigation regulations.
3. Which Texas Administrative Code (TAC) title primarily governs landscape
irrigation licensing and standards?
A) Title 22 – Health Services
B) Title 30 – Water and Wastewater
C) Title 16 – Professional and Occupational Standards
D) Title 34 – Public Safety
TAC Title 30 contains the rules for water and wastewater, including
, Chapter 344, which specifically addresses landscape irrigation licensing and
standards.
4. How often must a Landscape Irrigator renew their license with TCEQ?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Landscape Irrigator licenses must be renewed every three years, with
24 hours of continuing education credits required during each renewal
period.
5. What is the minimum passing score required for each section of the Texas
Landscape Irrigator examination?
A) 60%
B) 65%
C) 70%
D) 75%
Applicants must achieve a minimum score of 70 percent for each
section of the applicable exam to pass.
6. How many hours of continuing education (CE) credits are required for
license renewal every three years?
A) 8 hours
B) 12 hours
C) 16 hours
D) 24 hours
Licensees are required to complete 24 hours of agency-approved
continuing education credits during each three-year renewal period.
7. What is the consequence of installing an irrigation system without a license
in Texas?
A) A warning letter only
B) A fine with no criminal charges
, C) Being charged with a Class C misdemeanor
D) No consequences if the work is good
Operating without a license when one is required can result in being
charged with a Class C misdemeanor.
8. How many members serve on the Texas Irrigator Advisory Council?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
The Texas Irrigator's Advisory Council is made up of nine members
appointed by the TCEQ.
9. Which governmental body appoints the members of the Irrigator Advisory
Council?
A) The Governor of Texas
B) The Texas Legislature
C) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
D) The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
The members of the Texas Irrigator's Advisory Council are appointed by
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
10.What does the abbreviation IAC stand for in the context of Texas irrigation
regulations?
A) Irrigation Advisory Council
B) Irrigation Assessment Committee
C) Irrigator Approval Commission
D) Institute of Agricultural Control
The IAC is the Irrigator Advisory Council, a group that advises the TCEQ
on matters related to the practice of landscape irrigation.
11.Under Texas law, who is ultimately responsible for obtaining the required
permit before installing an irrigation system?
A) The homeowner/property owner
, B) The licensed landscape irrigator
C) The licensed irrigation technician
D) The general contractor for the property
The licensed landscape irrigator is responsible for obtaining the
required permit before installation.
12.What is the primary purpose of the Texas Irrigator Advisory Council?
A) To enforce irrigation regulations
B) To advise TCEQ on matters related to the practice of landscape irrigation
C) To issue irrigation licenses
D) To conduct irrigation inspections
The council advises TCEQ on matters related to the practice of
landscape irrigation.
13.Which entity has the primary authority to enforce landscape irrigator
licensing requirements?
A) Texas Water Development Board
B) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
C) Texas Department of Agriculture
D) Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
The TCEQ is the state agency responsible for administering and
enforcing the landscape irrigator licensing program.
14.According to Texas Administrative Code, how often must an irrigation
system be inspected?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Irrigation systems must be inspected at least once every three years by
an inspector who holds a license in compliance with TCEQ rules.
