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Becoming a certified backflow tester in Texas

TCEQ BPAT page lists education and work experience.

Sources read October 6, 2026. Each section links the pages it came from.

Getting certified in Texas

Applicants complete the 40-hour course, submit an application and $111 fee, then take a computer-based written exam; practical skills portion is given by the training provider.

TCEQ BPAT page renewal requirements.

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30 TAC 290.44(h)(4)(B): gauges tested annually per USC manual or AWWA M14; test gauge serial numbers go on the report.

Sources: Eligibility: high school or GED plus two years approved experience; Test gauges verified for accuracy at least annually

Common questions

Who certifies backflow testers in Texas?

TCEQ BPAT page lists education and work experience.

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