Texas Water Well Driller & Pump Installer License Verification Guide

Last updated: 2026-04-05

This guide is written for property owners in Texas who want to verify a water well driller or pump installer's license before hiring. LicenseStatusVerify is a non-government utility. Always confirm details using the official regulator source.

Quick Checklist

Ask for the license number (best) or the exact name on the license.
Verify the license status is not expired, suspended, revoked, or inactive.
Check the credential type (e.g., Water Well Driller, Pump Installer).
Confirm the county if the name is common.
Click through to the official regulator source if anything looks ambiguous.

What You Can Verify Here

LicenseStatusVerify is designed to answer:

"Is this well driller or pump installer licensed in Texas?"
"What status does the regulator show for this license?"
"When was this record last synced into our system?"

License data is sourced from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and is updated regularly, but may not reflect real-time status. Always verify directly with the official regulator before making any hiring decision.

What You Usually Cannot Verify From Public Records

Depending on the regulator data, you may not be able to confirm:

insurance or bonding coverage,
well-specific permits or drilling reports,
complaint history or enforcement actions,
current contact information or service area.

Understanding Water Well Driller & Pump Installer Licensing

Water well drillers and pump installers are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). These professionals install, repair, and maintain water wells and pumping systems for residential, agricultural, commercial, and municipal use.

Why Licensing Matters for Well Work

Water well drilling and pump installation directly affect water quality and groundwater resources. Improperly drilled or completed wells can contaminate aquifers, create safety hazards, and violate local groundwater conservation district rules. Texas requires licensing to ensure practitioners meet minimum competency standards.

Common Credential Types

**Water Well Driller:** Licensed to drill, complete, and plug water wells.
**Pump Installer:** Licensed to install, repair, and service pumps and pumping equipment for water wells.

Some professionals hold both credentials. If your project involves both drilling a new well and installing a pump, verify that your contractor is licensed for both activities (or that they subcontract the other work to a separately licensed professional).

How to Verify a Water Well Driller or Pump Installer

Step 1: Search by license number (preferred)

If you have a license number, search that first. It is the strongest way to avoid name ambiguity, particularly in rural counties where well drilling businesses often use similar names.

Step 2: If you only have a name, narrow the results

When searching by a person's name or business name:

include county (if known),
look for matching business name variations (LLC, Inc, DBA, "Well Drilling", "Water Systems"),
compare credential type to what was represented to you.

Step 3: Interpret the status carefully

Status categories may include:

**Active:** Generally indicates the credential is currently valid according to the regulator.
**Expired:** Credential was not renewed by the expiration date and may no longer be valid.
**Suspended/Revoked:** Credential is not in good standing. The professional should not be performing licensed work.
**Inactive/Cancelled:** Credential is not current.

Status shown here is based on our most recent sync with the regulator. For the latest status, always check the official source.

Step 4: Confirm the credential type matches the work

If you need a well drilled, verify the person holds a Water Well Driller license. If you need pump work only, a Pump Installer license is sufficient. If the project involves both, check both credentials.

Step 5: Use the official source link for final confirmation

If anything is unclear, use the official regulator site link provided on each record. The regulator is the source of truth.

If You Cannot Find the Professional

Try:

different spellings or name variations (abbreviations, first name vs. business name),
searching the business name without "LLC/Inc/Co" or "Well Drilling/Water Systems",
searching by license number if available,
checking nearby counties (well drillers often travel across county lines for rural work),
using the official TDLR license search portal directly.

If Results Look Ambiguous

Common ambiguity causes:

similar business names in rural areas (e.g., multiple "[County] Well Drilling" businesses),
common individual names,
a professional who holds both driller and pump installer credentials appearing twice.

Best practice:

ask the professional for their license number,
compare county, credential type, and expiration date,
confirm on the TDLR regulator site.

Additional Considerations for Well Projects

**Groundwater conservation districts:** Many Texas counties have local groundwater conservation districts with their own permitting requirements. A TDLR license authorizes the driller but does not replace local well permits.
**Well reports:** Texas law requires drillers to submit well completion reports to TDLR. You may request a copy of the report for your well after completion.
**Plugging abandoned wells:** If you have an abandoned well on your property, Texas law may require it to be properly plugged by a licensed driller. An unplugged well is a contamination and safety risk.

These are general consumer awareness points, not legal or environmental advice.

Non-Government Notice

LicenseStatusVerify is a non-government utility operated by Arch Harbor Group, LLC. We mirror public data from TDLR and provide timestamps and explanatory context. We do not issue, suspend, or reinstate licenses. Inclusion on this site is not an endorsement of any individual's or company's work quality.

Before You Hire

Before contracting well drilling or pump installation work, check the professional's license status and credential type. Ask for proof of insurance and confirm any local groundwater conservation district permit requirements. For your peace of mind, always confirm details directly with the official Texas regulator.

Official Source

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — Water Well Drillers & Pump Installers: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/wwd/