Texas Well Driller Contractor License
The Well Driller Contractor License allows you to do the following work:
- Drill, bore, core and construct water wells
- Perform tasks (depending on the endorsement of choice) related to different types of wells, such as:
- Water
- Monitor
- Injection
- Dewatering
- Closed Loop Geothermal
How to Get the Well Driller Contractor’s License in Texas?
- Comply with a minimum of two years of relevant experience under the supervision of a Licensed Well Driller and provide evidence of employment history alongside the Application Form by asking all supervising Well Drillers involved to fill out theWell Driller/Pump Installer Experience Verification Form. Multiple copies of this form can be used
- Submit a completed Well Driller and or Pump Installer License Application Form with the corresponding non-refundable fee
- Await for a PSI© notification once the application has been received, reviewed and approved, to schedule a date and place for the exam
- Pass the General Well Driller examination before applying to take any of the exams related to endorsements to be licensed as a Well Driller Contractor
- Await for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to give a response once the application and examination results are completed and reviewed
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has made it possible for licensed Texas Well Driller Contractors who have passed the General Well Driller exam to upgrade the scope of their license by acquiring additional Endorsements. These Endorsements will grant them the opportunity to conduct activities related to specific lines of work. The application process for either of these Endorsements follows the same structure as the one explained above, but requires for the applicant to select the exam(s) corresponding to the Endorsement(s) of their interest instead of the General Well Driller examination.
- Select at least one endorsement for the license of choice. Applicants must also demonstrate completion of fifty installations under supervision of a Licensed Well Driller for either of the listed endorsements:
- Water Wells
- Monitor Wells
- Injection Wells
- Dewatering Wells
- Closed Loop Geothermal Wells
Texas Well Driller Contractor License Exam Prep Course
Texas Well Driller Contractor License Exams
Below is all the information related to the trade and endorsement exams, including the official reference lists. Candidates are advised to select the General Well Driller exam on their application if they do not hold a current Texas Well Driller Contractor License at the time since they will not be eligible to take any other examination until this one is passed. Multiple Endorsements can be selected at the same time once the General Well Driller exam is approved.
Texas Well Driller Contractor General Well Driller Trade Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based, closed book
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 60
- Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
- Time Allowed: 110 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 70%
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Texas Law and Rule (20)
- Safety (10)
- Hydrology and Geology (10)
- Groundwater Protection (15)
- Rigs (5)
- PSI© General Well Driller Official Content Outline
Texas Well Driller Contractor Water Well Driller Trade Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based, closed book
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 70
- Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
- Time Allowed: 112 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 70%
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
Design, Construction, and Completion (35)
- Well Construction
- Siting
- Plugging
Geology and Hydrology (12)
- Water Quality
- Aquifer Properties
- Lithology
- Well Rehabilitation (4)
Texas Law and Rule (15)
- Apprenticeships
- Reports
- Licensee Responsibilities
- Safety (4)
- PSI© Water Well Driller Official Content Outline
Texas Well Driller Contractor Monitor Well Driller Trade Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based, closed book
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 65
- Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
- Time Allowed: 100 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 70%
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
Design, Construction, and Completion (33)
- Well Construction
- Siting
- Plugging
Geology and Hydrology (14)
- Water Quality
- Aquifer Properties
- Lithology
Texas Law and Rule (14)
- Apprenticeships
- Reports
- Licensee Responsibilities
- Safety (4)
- PSI© Monitor Well Driller Official Content Outline
Texas Well Driller Contractor Closed Loop Geothermal Well Driller Trade Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based, closed book
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 30
- Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
- Time Allowed: 45 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 70%
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
Design, Construction, and Completion (22)
- Drilling Methods
- Siting
- Loop Installation
- Pipe Fusion
- Grouting
Geology and Hydrology (14)
- Water Quality
- Aquifer Properties
- Lithology
Texas Law and Rule (6)
- Apprenticeships
- Reports
- Licensee Responsibilities
- Safety (4)
- PSI© Closed Loop Geothermal Well Driller Official Content Outline
Texas Well Driller Contractor Injection Well Driller Trade Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based, closed book
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 30
- Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
- Time Allowed: 45 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 70%
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
Design, Construction, and Completion (16)
- Well Construction
- Siting
- Plugging
Geology and Hydrology (6)
- Water Quality
- Aquifer Properties
- Lithology
Texas Law and Rule (6)
- Apprenticeships
- Reports
- Licensee Responsibilities
- Safety (2)
- PSI© Injection Well Driller Official Content Outline
Texas Well Driller Contractor Dewatering Well Driller Trade Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based, closed book
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 30
- Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
- Time Allowed: 45 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 70%
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
Design, Construction, and Completion (16)
- Well Construction
- Plugging
Geology and Hydrology (6)
- Water Quality
- Aquifer Properties
- Lithology
Texas Law and Rule (6)
- Apprenticeships
- Reports
- Licensee Responsibilities
- Safety (2)
- PSI© Dewatering Well Driller Official Content Outline
Texas Well Driller Contractor Book Set
This set of books includes all required references for the Well Driller exam. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.
TEXAS WELL DRILLER - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $955.16-
TEXAS WELL DRILLER - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $1,055.16
Texas General Well Driller Exam Books
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Aquifers of Texas, Report 380 is a document t...Aquifers of Texas Report 380
r1467 1$63.93$63.93 -
This is an up-to-date technical reference. gr...Groundwater and Wells
r403 1$152.30$152.30 -
OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety...CFR (OSHA) Title 29 Part 1926 (1903 1904 1910
r84 1$30.00$30.00 -
This chapter covers information Water Well Dr...Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1901 Water Wel
r1483 1$20.00$20.00 -
This code has been created to outline the req...Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 76
r1468 1$30.00$30.00 -
Developed by one of the world’s leading aut...The Drilling Manual
r922 1$343.75$343.75 -
This manual is a valuable tool and resource f...Water Well Handbook
r1470 1$83.38$83.38
Texas Water Well Driller Exam Books
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This chapter covers information Water Well Dr...Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1901 Water Wel
r1483 1$20.00$20.00 -
This code has been created to outline the req...Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 76
r1468 1$30.00$30.00 -
This is an up-to-date technical reference. gr...Groundwater and Wells
r403 1$152.30$152.30 -
The Ground-water Quality of Texas, An Overvie...Ground-water Quality of Texas An Overview of
r1484 1$20.00$20.00 -
OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety...CFR (OSHA) Title 29 Part 1926 (1903 1904 1910
r84 1$30.00$30.00 -
This is a third edition of a perennially best...Manual of Water Well Construction Practices
r840 1$60.53$60.53 -
Environmental Remediation Drilling Safety Gui...Environmental Remediation Drilling Safety Gui
r1485 1$20.00$20.00 -
This document describes general and specific ...Handbook of Suggested Practices for the Desig
r760 1$69.23$69.23 -
Developed by one of the world’s leading aut...The Drilling Manual
r922 1$343.75$343.75
Texas Monitor Well Driller Exam Books
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This code has been created to outline the req...Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 76
r1468 1$30.00$30.00 -
This is an up-to-date technical reference. gr...Groundwater and Wells
r403 1$152.30$152.30 -
The Ground-water Quality of Texas, An Overvie...Ground-water Quality of Texas An Overview of
r1484 1$20.00$20.00 -
This document describes general and specific ...Handbook of Suggested Practices for the Desig
r760 1$69.23$69.23 -
Environmental Remediation Drilling Safety Gui...Environmental Remediation Drilling Safety Gui
r1485 1$20.00$20.00 -
This is a third edition of a perennially best...Manual of Water Well Construction Practices
r840 1$60.53$60.53 -
OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety...CFR (OSHA) Title 29 Part 1926 (1903 1904 1910
r84 1$30.00$30.00 -
Developed by one of the world’s leading aut...The Drilling Manual
r922 1$343.75$343.75 -
This chapter covers information Water Well Dr...Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1901 Water Wel
r1483 1$20.00$20.00
Texas Closed Loop Geothermal Well Driller Exam Books
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This code has been created to outline the req...Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 76
r1468 1$30.00$30.00 -
This is an up-to-date technical reference. gr...Groundwater and Wells
r403 1$152.30$152.30 -
This template is a source of minimum standard...Closed-Loop or Geothermal Heat Pump Systems D
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Environmental Remediation Drilling Safety Gui...Environmental Remediation Drilling Safety Gui
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Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 29 Part 1910...Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA) 29 Part 19
r85 1$42.04$42.04 -
Developed by one of the world’s leading aut...The Drilling Manual
r922 1$343.75$343.75 -
This chapter covers information Water Well Dr...Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1901 Water Wel
r1483 1$20.00$20.00
Texas Injection Well Driller Exam Books
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This code has been created to outline the req...Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 76
r1468 1$30.00$30.00 -
This is an up-to-date technical reference. gr...Groundwater and Wells
r403 1$152.30$152.30 -
This is a third edition of a perennially best...Manual of Water Well Construction Practices
r840 1$60.53$60.53 -
Environmental Remediation Drilling Safety Gui...Environmental Remediation Drilling Safety Gui
r1485 1$20.00$20.00 -
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 29 Part 1910...Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA) 29 Part 19
r85 1$42.04$42.04 -
Developed by one of the world’s leading aut...The Drilling Manual
r922 1$343.75$343.75 -
This chapter covers information Water Well Dr...Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1901 Water Wel
r1483 1$20.00$20.00
Texas Dewatering Well Driller Exam Books
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This chapter covers information Water Well Dr...Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1901 Water Wel
r1483 1$20.00$20.00 -
This code has been created to outline the req...Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 76
r1468 1$30.00$30.00 -
This is an up-to-date technical reference. gr...Groundwater and Wells
r403 1$152.30$152.30 -
Environmental Remediation Drilling Safety Gui...Environmental Remediation Drilling Safety Gui
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Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 29 Part 1910...Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA) 29 Part 19
r85 1$42.04$42.04
The “Groundwater and Wells”, “Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1901 Water Well Drillers”, and “Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 76 Water Well Drillers and Water Well Pump Installers” are part of the book references for all six examinations. “The Drilling Manual” applies to the General, Water, Monitor, Closed Loop Geothermal, and Injection exams. “Environmental Remediation Drilling Safety Guidelines” is included for the Water, Monitor, Closed Loop Geothermal, Injection, and Dewatering tests. The “CFR (OSHA) Title 29 Part 1926” is for the General, Water, and Monitor tests, while the “Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA) 29 Part 1910” is for the Closed Loop Geothermal, Injection, and Dewatering tests. The “Manual of Water Well Construction Practices” is required to study for the Water, Monitor, and Injection endorsement examinations. Finally, both the “Ground-water Quality of Texas, An Overview of Natural and Man-Affected Conditions - Report 89-01”, as well as the “Handbook of Suggested Practices for the Design and Installation of Ground Water Monitoring Wells” are meant to be studied for the Water Well Driller and Monitor Well Driller exams.
