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What is irrigation?
Answer: An assembly of component parts permanently installed for the control,
distribution, and conservation of water for the purpose of irrigating any type of landscape
vegetation in any location or for the purpose of dust reduction or erosion control.
Explain the difference between commercial and institutional irrigation?
Answer: A Commercial irrigation system is installed to enhance the appearance of a site
commonly used to produce an income. An institutional marketplace is a large commercial
site not used for profit.
How long has an irrigator's license been required in the state of Texas?
Answer: Since 1979.
How many parts are there to the irrigation exam?
Answer: There are 4 parts to the state exam: Design, Hydraulics, Composite, and Back-
flow.
What is the minimum passing score on each part?
Answer: You must score a 70 or better on each of the four parts. If you fail a section, you
will have to retest on the sections you failed.
How many exams are given each year?
, Answer: 28 exams are given each year, though this number may change based on new
demand. TEEX is the entity that provides testing for the TCEQ.
What do the initials TCEQ stand for?
Answer: TCEQ stands for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
As it relates to irrigation, what does the abbreviation ET stand for?
Answer: ET is the combination of water that is evaporated (E = evaporation) and
transpiration (T = transpiration) by plants as part of their metabolic process.
Is the basic irrigation course an attendance-based course?
Answer: Yes, it is an attendance-based course, with a 90% attendance requirement. This
is done via a design provided by the TCEQ, and the instructor evaluates the student's
process of designing this project.
What is the minimum number of days between the completion of your basic training and
the first available test date you are eligible for?
Answer: The minimum number of days is 14 days.
What are the fees associated with sitting for the irrigators exam?
Answer: The cost is $100 to register with TEEX to sit for the exam. Additionally, there
is a $111 TCEQ licensing fee, which is separate from the $100 TEEX fee.
If you fail one part of the exam, must you repeat the entire exam?
Answer: If you fail a section of the exam, you will need to retest for the specific section
that you failed.