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Where do I get water operator continuing education hours?
Continuing education comes from TCEQ-approved training providers, in person or online. Where a Class D license renews, it takes 30 hours over the three-year term, including at least 2 resiliency hours. Only approved providers count, so confirm a course is TCEQ-approved before you pay.
Last reviewed 2026-08-03
Where the hours come from
Approved providers offer continuing-education courses in classrooms and online. The TCEQ keeps the list of approved providers; hours from an unapproved course do not count toward renewal.
How many you need
Where the Class D license renews, renewal takes 30 continuing-education hours over the three-year term, including at least 2 resiliency hours for water. Keep your course records.
Common questions
- How many CE hours to renew?
- 30 hours, including at least 2 resiliency hours, where the license renews.
- Do online courses count?
- Yes, if the provider is TCEQ-approved.
- How do I know a course counts?
- Confirm the provider is TCEQ-approved before paying.