Environmental Rules in Bexar County, TX (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Bexar County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Bexar County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Stormwater Management

Bexar County stormwater is regulated under TCEQ MS4 permit TXR040000. Construction sites of 1 acre or more need an SWPPP and NOI. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone sites face extra TCEQ WPAP requirements.

Bexar County Stormwater Rules

Light Restrictions

TCEQ Construction General Permit TXR150000 (2023)

Stormwater General Permit for Construction Activities Stormwater permit requirements for the discharge of stormwater associated with construction activities that disturb one (1) or more acres of soil. [...] 2023 CGP TXR150000 TCEQ issued the renewal of the CGP with an effective date of March 5, 2023. Construction activities are regulated under the CGP if they discharge stormwater to any surface...

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Erosion Control

Bexar County erosion control follows TCEQ TPDES Construction Permit TXR150000, county drainage rules, and Edwards Aquifer BMP standards. Active sites need silt fence, inlet protection, stabilized entrances, and seeding.

Bexar County Erosion Control

Some Restrictions

TCEQ Construction General Permit TXR150000 (2023) - Erosivity Provisions

Stormwater General Permit for Construction Activities Stormwater permit requirements for the discharge of stormwater associated with construction activities that disturb one (1) or more acres of soil. [...] Construction activities are regulated under the CGP if they discharge stormwater to any surface water in the state and disturb an acre or more of soil. [...] Stormwater Pollution Prevention ...

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Environmental Rules by City in Bexar County

4 cities in Bexar County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

San AntonioPop. 1,434,625

6 verified rules • Cool Roof Requirements, Erosion Control

ConversePop. 30,037

5 verified rules • Erosion Control, Flood Elevation Requirements

Universal CityPop. 20,843

2 verified rules • Erosion Control, Stormwater Management

Live OakPop. 16,500

1 verified rule • Erosion Control

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