Texarkana, TX Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)
Key Facts
- ESCP required at
- 5,000 sq ft of disturbance
- SWP3 required at
- 1 acre of disturbance
- Enforced by
- Director of Public Works
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor; each day separate offense
- BMP inspections
- Every 7 days, plus after rain
Summary
Texarkana requires a city-approved erosion and sediment control plan before any land disturbance of 5,000 square feet or more, plus a full stormwater permit and SWP3 for sites of one acre or larger.
In addition, no stormwater permit will be issued for land disturbing activity that would require the uncovering or disturbance of 5,000 square feet or more of land without the approval of an erosion and sediment control plan by the director.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 27).
Full Breakdown
Under Chapter 125 (Construction Stormwater Management), the city's director of public works must approve an erosion and sediment control plan before issuing a land-disturbance permit for any site of 5,000 square feet or more. Projects disturbing one acre or more also need a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWP3) meeting the TPDES construction general permit, plus proof of the TCEQ notice of intent. The permit must be posted on-site, and required BMPs include silt fences, stabilized construction entrances, inlet protection, and stabilization of disturbed soil within 14 days of work stopping. Violations are a misdemeanor, with each day a separate offense.
Violations & Fines
Building without an approved ESCP, failing to install or maintain erosion controls, or letting sediment leave the site is a misdemeanor; each day of violation is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to clear less than an acre in Texarkana?
What happens if erosion controls aren't maintained?
Sources & Official References
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