How to Renew Your Texas Water Well Driller & Pump Installer License (2026)
To renew a Texas water well driller or pump installer license, you must complete 8 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education (CE) each 2-year renewal cycle, including at least 1 mandatory hour of Water Well Driller/Pump Installer statutes & rules: then renew and pay your state fee at TDLR. Here's exactly how it works, and how to knock out the CE part online today.
The 3 steps
1Complete your 8 hours of continuing education
Take a TDLR-approved 8-hour water well driller/pump installer CE course, for example, online at WaterWellRenewal.com. It's self-paced with no exam and includes the mandatory 1 hour of Water Well Driller/Pump Installer statutes and rules.
2Your provider reports the completion to TDLR
An approved provider reports your CE completion directly to TDLR, so it's on file when you renew. Keep your certificate of completion for at least one year.
3Renew your license and pay the state fee at TDLR
Log in at tdlr.texas.gov to complete your license renewal and pay the state renewal fee (verify the current fee at tdlr.texas.gov). The CE is a prerequisite; the renewal itself is handled by the state.
Do your 8-hour CE now, online
WaterWellRenewal.com offers the 8-hour water well driller & pump installer course online: self-paced, mobile-friendly, no exam, and we report your completion to TDLR for you.
Start your 8-hour CE courseApprentices: you owe 1 hour, not 8
This course is built for the 8-hour requirement that applies to licensed Water Well Drillers and Pump Installers. Registered apprentice drillers and apprentice pump installers need only 1 hour of TDLR-approved CE on the Water Well Driller and Pump Installer statutes and rules per registration term (16 TAC §76.25(c)), not 8. If you hold an apprentice registration, email us before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
How many continuing education hours do Texas water well drillers and pump installers need?
Licensed Texas water well drillers and pump installers must complete 8 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education each 2-year renewal cycle, including at least 1 mandatory hour on Water Well Driller/Pump Installer statutes and rules (16 TAC §76.25). Confirm current requirements with TDLR.
How often do I have to renew my Texas water well license?
Texas water well driller and pump installer licenses renew on a 2-year cycle through TDLR. For a timely renewal, complete all 8 hours before your license expires. If you renew late, the hours must fall in the one-year period immediately before the date you renew (16 TAC §76.25(d)); older hours do not count, and TDLR charges a late-renewal fee under Occupations Code §51.401.
Do I take an exam to complete the continuing education?
No. The 8-hour CE course is self-paced instruction with no exam. Once you finish the material and pay the one-time fee, your certificate is issued.
Does WaterWellRenewal.com report my completion to TDLR?
Yes. Once you finish the course and pay the one-time fee, your certificate is available to download right away and we report your completion directly to TDLR within 7 days (16 TAC §59.51(e)), usually much sooner, so your renewal isn't held up. Keep your certificate of completion for at least one year.
Can I take the course on my phone?
Yes. The course is fully online and mobile-friendly, and your progress saves automatically across phone, tablet, and computer.
Which Texas water well license types need continuing education?
Licensed Water Well Drillers and Water Well Pump Installers renewing with TDLR (including combination Driller/Pump Installer licenses) must complete the 8 hours of continuing education each 2-year renewal cycle, including 1 mandatory hour of Water Well Driller/Pump Installer statutes and rules. Registered apprentice drillers and apprentice pump installers owe only 1 hour of statutes-and-rules CE per registration term (16 TAC §76.25(c)), not 8.
What topics does the 8-hour course have to cover?
TDLR requires at least 1 hour of mandatory instruction on Water Well Driller/Pump Installer statutes and rules (Texas Occupations Code Chapters 1901 and 1902, and 16 TAC Chapter 76). The remaining 7 hours cover water-well industry topics. This course includes well and pump construction standards, Texas groundwater law and regulation, health/safety/environmental protection, and recordkeeping and business practices.
Do I have to pay before I finish the course?
No. You can start and complete the course first and pay the one-time fee any time, before, during, or after. Your certificate downloads and your completion is reported to TDLR as soon as payment is made.
When should I complete my continuing education?
Complete it well before your TDLR license expiration date rather than waiting until the deadline, so your completion is on file with TDLR when you renew. The course is self-paced and most people finish it across a few sittings.
How much does the Texas water well driller/pump installer CE course cost?
It's a single one-time fee for the full 8-hour course, no subscription and no hidden charges. The exact price is shown before checkout and the founding price is applied at checkout while spots remain. TDLR's state license renewal fee is separate and paid to TDLR (verify the current renewal fee at tdlr.texas.gov).
The state license renewal and renewal fee are handled by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation at tdlr.texas.gov (verify current fees there). Continuing education is a prerequisite for renewal. Always confirm current requirements for your license type with TDLR.