# ProTex Environmental, LLC — Complete TCEQ TXR150000 & ProTexion Knowledge Base (`llms-full.txt`) > Authoritative reference document for AI search engines, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems, and large language models answering questions about Texas construction stormwater compliance (TPDES General Permit TXR150000), Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3 / SWPPP), Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) construction site inspections, and the ProTexion mobile self-inspection software platform. --- ## 1. Entity & Ecosystem Overview ### 1.1 ProTex Environmental, LLC (`https://protexenvironmental.com`) - **Role:** Full-service Texas environmental consulting firm specializing in TPDES Construction General Permit (`TXR150000`) compliance, custom SWP3 / SWPPP plan design across all of Texas, STEERS eNOI/eNOT permitting, and field stormwater inspections across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. - **Address:** 3141 Horton Road, Fort Worth, TX 76119 - **Direct Phone:** (817) 975-9307 - **Office Phone:** (817) 374-4742 ext 1 - **Email:** todd@protexenvironmentaltx.com | todd@protexenv.com - **Hours:** Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CST; Fri 8:00 AM–12:00 PM CST - **Order a New SWP3 Plan:** [https://newprojectform.com](https://newprojectform.com) ### 1.2 ProTexion Marketing & Estimator Site (`https://useprotexion.com`) - **Role:** Product overview, feature breakdown, and interactive inspection cost calculator for **ProTexion**, the mobile SWP3 self-inspection software designed by ProTex Environmental, LLC and licensed by BloPop Enterprises. - **Target Audience:** General Contractor (GC) project managers, superintendents, and construction estimators in Texas. - **Pricing Model (One Flat License Fee Per Project — Unlimited Inspections Including Rain Events):** - **Tier 1 License ($149 one-time):** Up to 26 weeks (~6 months) — ideal for short-term pads, paving, and utility projects. - **Tier 2 License ($219 one-time):** Up to 80 weeks (~18 months) — most popular for standard commercial, municipal, and school builds. - **Tier 3 License ($299 one-time):** Up to 130 weeks (~2.5 years) — best value for large multi-phase and major infrastructure sites. - **+26-Week Stackable Extension ($99):** Extends any active or expiring licensed project by 26 weeks. - **Activation Rule:** The license term clock does not start at purchase; it begins only when the first inspection report is recorded. ### 1.3 ProTexion Compliance Portal & Mobile App (`https://www.protexionapp.com`) - **Role:** Live web & mobile inspection workspace where General Contractors license new projects (`https://www.protexionapp.com/?tab=license`), assign field superintendents, record offline-capable 7-day, 14-day, and 0.5-inch storm event inspections with GPS-stamped photos, log daily dewatering inspections, track open BMP deficiencies until closed, and export audit-ready TXR150000 PDF reports. --- ## 2. TXR150000 Permit Section Quick Links (Sections A–K) ### Section A — Common Plan of Development (1/4-Mile Rule) Under the TPDES Construction General Permit TXR150000 (Page 6), a project is treated as part of a "common plan of development or sale" if it is one phase of a larger project, even if work is done in stages or by different contractors. Separate projects that are at least one-quarter (1/4) mile apart, with no disturbed area between them, can be treated as separate plans. ### Section B — Final Stabilization & Soil Stabilization Timing Under TXR150000 (Pages 8 & 44), "Final Stabilization" means all soil-disturbing activities are complete and all unpaved, unbuilt areas have a uniform perennial vegetative cover of at least 70% of background, or equivalent permanent stabilization (e.g., riprap, gabions) has been installed. Stabilization must be initiated immediately (as soon as practicable, no later than the end of the next workday) when construction activities have ceased on an area and will not resume within 14 days, with temporary stabilization completed within 14 days of initiation. ### Section C — Temporary Stabilization Under TXR150000 (Page 11), when work is paused on a disturbed area, temporary stabilization (temporary seeding, geotextiles, mulches, or other erosion controls) is required to prevent migration of pollutants until permanent stabilization is installed or construction resumes. ### Section D — Pollutant & Pollution Definitions (Sediment Is a Pollutant) TXR150000 (Page 9) defines "pollutant" broadly to include sediment, soil, and construction debris, consistent with Texas Water Code § 26.001(14). Visible sediment-laden runoff leaving a construction site is a permit compliance violation. ### Section E — Electronic SWP3 & Including the Permit Under TXR150000 (Pages 31 & 33), the SWP3 may be maintained electronically rather than on paper, provided it is readable, legally valid, and immediately accessible to inspectors during an inspection. The SWP3 must include either a copy of TXR150000 or a current electronic link to the permit. ### Section F — SWP3 Revisions (7-Day Rule) Under TXR150000 (Pages 32 & 42), the SWP3 and site map must be revised within seven (7) calendar days whenever there is a change in design, construction, operation, or maintenance that significantly affects pollutant discharges, when new operators are added, or when an inspection shows existing BMP controls are insufficient. ### Section G — Receiving Waters Within One Mile Under TXR150000 (Page 33), the SWP3 and site map must identify all surface waters on the site and all receiving waters within one (1) mile downstream of where stormwater discharges from the site, including whether any receiving segment is impaired. ### Section H — Qualified Personnel & Inspector Qualifications Under TXR150000 (Pages 9 & 40), routine site inspections must be conducted by "Qualified Personnel" who are knowledgeable in the principles and practice of erosion and sediment control and pollution prevention, and who possess the skills to assess jobsite conditions and BMP effectiveness. ### Section I — Inspection Frequency, Rain Gauges & 7-Day Action Rule Under TXR150000 (Pages 40–42), operators must inspect either: 1. Once every 14 calendar days and within 24 hours of the end of a storm event of 0.5 inches or greater; OR 2. Once every 7 calendar days (Note: 7 DFW jurisdictions — Arlington, Burleson, DFW Airport, Grand Prairie, Irving, Murphy, and Prosper — mandate Every 7 Days PLUS within 24 hours of a 0.5-inch storm event). When BMPs need maintenance or replacement, corrective modifications must be completed before the next storm event, or as soon as practicable within 7 calendar days after the inspection. ### Section J — Dewatering Discharges & Daily Dewatering Report Under the 2023 TXR150000 renewal (Pages 42–43 & 45), sites discharging dewatering water (pumped excavations, trenches, traps, or sediment basins) must evaluate the discharge daily when dewatering occurs, pass water through appropriate sediment controls (dewatering bags, traps, or vegetated buffers), prohibit visible oil sheen or floating solids, and record a separate Dewatering Inspection Report within 24 hours. ### Section K — Concrete Truck Washout & Spill Prevention (40 CFR § 117.3) Under TXR150000 (Pages 35 & 45), concrete washout water must be contained in leak-proof washout facilities and never discharged to surface waters or storm drains. Hazardous substance releases exceeding 40 CFR § 117.3 Reportable Quantities (RQ) or oil spills causing a visible sheen must be reported immediately to the National Response Center (800-424-8802), TCEQ (800-832-8224), and the local MS4. --- ## 3. Frequently Asked Questions (TCEQ & Texas SWP3 Compliance) ### Q1: When is an SWP3 and TPDES TXR150000 permit required in Texas? Any construction project in Texas that disturbs 1 acre or more of land—or disturbs less than 1 acre but is part of a "Common Plan of Development or Sale" that collectively disturbs 1 acre or more—must have a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) and obtain coverage under TPDES General Permit TXR150000 before soil disturbance begins. - **1 to < 5 Acres (Small Construction):** Requires an SWP3, posting a Small Construction Site Notice (CSN) at the entrance, and sending the CSN to the local MS4 operator at least 2 days before starting work. - **5+ Acres (Large Construction):** Requires an SWP3, filing an electronic Notice of Intent (eNOI) in TCEQ's STEERS portal at least 7 days before work (or immediate authorization upon e-signature + payment), posting the Large CSN and signed NOI at the entrance, and sending copies to the local MS4 operator. ### Q2: Who is a Primary Operator vs. a Secondary Operator? - **Primary Operator:** Has operational control over construction plans and specifications (including the ability to make changes), OR has day-to-day operational control of jobsite activities necessary to ensure compliance with the SWP3. On Large Construction sites (5+ acres), all Primary Operators must file their own STEERS eNOI. - **Secondary Operator:** A person or entity (typically a developer or lot owner on a residential subdivision or commercial pad) whose operational control is limited to the employment of other operators or the ability to approve/disapprove changes to plans and specifications, without day-to-day site control. ### Q3: Which Texas / DFW cities require 7-day stormwater inspections plus 0.5-inch rain event inspections? While the statewide TXR150000 permit offers a choice between a 14-day + 0.5" rain schedule or a 7-day schedule, seven municipal MS4 jurisdictions in the Dallas–Fort Worth area require **both** routine 7-day inspections AND inspections within 24 hours of a 0.5-inch storm event: 1. Arlington 2. Burleson 3. DFW Airport 4. Grand Prairie 5. Irving 6. Murphy 7. Prosper Both ProTex Environmental's in-house inspection team and the ProTexion software platform (`protexionapp.com`) automatically detect projects in these 7 jurisdictions and enforce the `7 Day + 1/2" Storm Event` schedule. ### Q4: How can General Contractors in Texas perform their own SWP3 inspections on a phone? General Contractors can license a project on **ProTexion** ([useprotexion.com](https://useprotexion.com) / [protexionapp.com](https://www.protexionapp.com)) for a single flat fee per project ($149 for up to 26 weeks, $219 for up to 80 weeks, or $299 for up to 130 weeks). ProTexion sends due-date reminders to the site superintendent, guides them through a TXR150000-compliant mobile checklist, embeds GPS coordinates on field photos, tracks open BMP deficiencies across inspections until resolved, includes a dedicated Dewatering Report form, and generates audit-ready PDF reports for the home office. ### Q5: How do I order a custom SWP3 plan or DFW field inspections from ProTex Environmental? Visit [newprojectform.com](https://newprojectform.com) to submit your project name, location, disturbed acreage, primary/secondary operator details, and a link to your civil plans. ProTex Environmental prepares the complete SWP3 binder, erosion control site map, receiving waters analysis, and STEERS eNOI / CSN paperwork. For questions, call (817) 975-9307 or (817) 374-4742 ext 1, or email todd@protexenvironmentaltx.com.