Bee County moves to tighten septic rules, asks TCEQ to review changes

Sep 15, 2026

The county proposed eliminating the 10-acre permit exemption, ending homeowner self-installation, and requiring third-party maintenance for aerobic systems; commissioners approved beginning the TCEQ review process and set public hearing steps.

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Bee County Commissioners Court on Sept. 14 approved a proposal to amend the county's on-site sewage facilities order and directed staff to submit the changes to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for review.

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