TEXAS WATER WELL PUMP INSTALLER LICENSE
CANDIDATES TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
LICENSING AND REGULATION (TDLR), TEXAS
WATER CODE, 16 TAC CHAPTER 76.
Section 1: Regulations, Licensing, and Administrative Rules
1. Which state agency is responsible for licensing and regulating water well pump installers in Texas?
A) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
B) Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
C) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
D) Texas Ground Water Protection Committee (TGWPC)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TDLR is the governing body that administers the licensing exams, issues licenses, and
enforces the rules for pump installers under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1301. While TCEQ
manages water quality standards, TDLR handles the professional licensing.
2. A "Master Pump Installer" endorsement in Texas requires an applicant to hold which combination
of endorsements?
A) Single Phase (P) and Three Phase (K)
B) Single Phase (P), Three Phase (K), and Turbine (T)
C) Single Phase (P), Three Phase (K), Turbine (T), and Windmill/Hand pump (D)
D) Single Phase (P), Turbine (T), and Well Drilling (W)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to 16 TAC §76.21, to qualify as a Master Installer (I), an applicant must hold all four
endorsements: Single Phase (P), Three Phase (K), Turbine (T), and Windmill/Pump jack/Hand pump (D).
3. How many qualifying installations are required for the Single Phase Pumps (P) endorsement?
A) 5
B) 10
, C) 15
D) 25
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administrative code requires applicants to have completed 15 qualifying
installations/drillings to be eligible to take the examination for the Single Phase Pumps endorsement.
4. Under TDLR rules, how often must a General Pump Installer license be renewed?
A) Annually (Every 1 year)
B) Biennially (Every 2 years)
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas pump installer licenses operate on a two-year renewal cycle. Licensees must complete
continuing education units (CEUs) within the preceding term to qualify for renewal.
5. How many hours of continuing education (CE) are required for renewal for licenses expiring after
March 1, 2025?
A) 4 hours
B) 6 hours
C) 8 hours
D) 10 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For renewals on or after March 1, 2025, the requirement includes 1 hour of statute/rules
education plus 7 hours of industry-related education, totaling 8 hours.
6. If a licensed installer fails to renew the license before the expiration date, what is the grace period
for late renewal with additional fees?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 180 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TDLR generally allows a 90-day grace period for late renewal. After this period, the license
expires, and the individual must reapply and retake the examination.
CANDIDATES TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
LICENSING AND REGULATION (TDLR), TEXAS
WATER CODE, 16 TAC CHAPTER 76.
Section 1: Regulations, Licensing, and Administrative Rules
1. Which state agency is responsible for licensing and regulating water well pump installers in Texas?
A) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
B) Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
C) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
D) Texas Ground Water Protection Committee (TGWPC)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TDLR is the governing body that administers the licensing exams, issues licenses, and
enforces the rules for pump installers under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1301. While TCEQ
manages water quality standards, TDLR handles the professional licensing.
2. A "Master Pump Installer" endorsement in Texas requires an applicant to hold which combination
of endorsements?
A) Single Phase (P) and Three Phase (K)
B) Single Phase (P), Three Phase (K), and Turbine (T)
C) Single Phase (P), Three Phase (K), Turbine (T), and Windmill/Hand pump (D)
D) Single Phase (P), Turbine (T), and Well Drilling (W)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to 16 TAC §76.21, to qualify as a Master Installer (I), an applicant must hold all four
endorsements: Single Phase (P), Three Phase (K), Turbine (T), and Windmill/Pump jack/Hand pump (D).
3. How many qualifying installations are required for the Single Phase Pumps (P) endorsement?
A) 5
B) 10
, C) 15
D) 25
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administrative code requires applicants to have completed 15 qualifying
installations/drillings to be eligible to take the examination for the Single Phase Pumps endorsement.
4. Under TDLR rules, how often must a General Pump Installer license be renewed?
A) Annually (Every 1 year)
B) Biennially (Every 2 years)
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas pump installer licenses operate on a two-year renewal cycle. Licensees must complete
continuing education units (CEUs) within the preceding term to qualify for renewal.
5. How many hours of continuing education (CE) are required for renewal for licenses expiring after
March 1, 2025?
A) 4 hours
B) 6 hours
C) 8 hours
D) 10 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For renewals on or after March 1, 2025, the requirement includes 1 hour of statute/rules
education plus 7 hours of industry-related education, totaling 8 hours.
6. If a licensed installer fails to renew the license before the expiration date, what is the grace period
for late renewal with additional fees?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 180 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TDLR generally allows a 90-day grace period for late renewal. After this period, the license
expires, and the individual must reapply and retake the examination.
