New TDLR Water Well Requirements 2025: What You Need to Know

What's Changed in 2025?

The TDLR has updated the continuing education requirements for water well drillers and pump installers to ensure better compliance with Texas water regulations. The most significant change is the mandatory 1 hour of law component that must be included in all 8-hour CE courses.

Key Changes Include:

• 1 Hour Law Requirement: All CE courses must include at least 1 hour covering Texas Water Code and regulatory compliance
• Enhanced Regulatory Focus: Increased emphasis on groundwater conservation districts and environmental protection
• Updated Content Standards: Courses must address recent changes in well construction standards and permitting requirements
• Stricter Provider Approval: CE providers must demonstrate compliance with new content requirements

Why These Changes Matter

Texas faces increasing challenges in groundwater management and conservation. These new requirements ensure that water well professionals stay current with:

Our Course Meets New Standards

All American Tradesman CE is committed to providing courses that exceed TDLR requirements. Our upcoming Texas Water Well CE course includes:

Affected License Types

The new requirements apply to all water well-related licenses in Texas, including:

• Water Well Driller License
• Pump Installer License
• Water Well Driller/Pump Installer License
• Monitoring Well Driller License

Timeline and Implementation

The new requirements are effective immediately for all CE courses used for license renewals in 2025 and beyond. If you're renewing your license this year, make sure your CE course includes the mandatory law component.

Stay Ahead of Requirements

As regulatory requirements continue to evolve, choosing the right CE provider is crucial. Our team monitors TDLR updates continuously to ensure our courses always meet or exceed current standards.