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Plain-language guides to stormwater pollution prevention plans, with each rule cited to TCEQ, RG-639 or EPA. State guides cover a single state permit, such as Texas TXR150000. General guides explain the common requirements and point to state differences.
Last reviewed October 19, 2026. Prepared by our team led by Mohamed Elansary, PhD. We are not a licensed engineering firm and do not seal plans. RSS feed.
General guides
- What is a SWPPP?
- What goes in a SWPPP plan
- SWPPP template: EPA and state templates
- SWPPP inspection requirements
- SWPPP inspection form
- Erosion control plan requirements
Texas guides
- What is a SWP3?
- SW3P, SWP3 and SWPPP: the same plan
- TCEQ SWPPP requirements
- TXR150000: the Texas construction general permit
- TCEQ stormwater permit for construction
- TCEQ NOI: filing in STEERS
Texas city rules
- SWPPP requirements in Houston
- SWPPP requirements in Dallas
- SWPPP requirements in Austin
- SWPPP requirements in San Antonio