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P-16 Outreach & Testing Services
College Access and K-12 Partnerships
Office of P-16 Outreach & Testing Services

Edinburg Testing Services
CESS 1.101
1407 E. Freddy Gonzalez Dr.
Edinburg, Texas 78542
Email: testing@UTRGV.edu
Phone: (956) 665-7570
Fax: (956) 665-7581
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Brownsville Testing Services
UTRGV at St. Joseph's Academy
101 Saint Joseph Dr
Brownsville, Tx 78520
Email: brtesting@UTRGV.edu 
Phone: (956) 882-8875
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P-16 Outreach Services
Emilia Hall 2.205
Email: p16outreach@utrgv.edu  
Phone: Edinburg: (956) 665-7597
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Certification Exam

TCEQ Occupational Licensing

About Occupational Licensing

The TCEQ Occupational Licensing section is dedicated to protecting the environment and human health through the responsible licensing of individuals whose occupations may have an environmental impact.

The section’s responsibilities include issuing new licenses, renewing licenses, approving training providers, and developing examinations.

Pre‑Approval Requirement

Pre‑approval of your licensing application is required. All licensing applicants must be pre‑approved by TCEQ before becoming eligible to take a computer‑based test (CBT).

Visit the TCEQ Occupational Licensing webpage for more information

Exam Fee

The examination fee is $35.00.

Identification Requirements

Examinees must bring a valid, non‑expired photo identification. A driver’s license is preferred.

Examinees will not be admitted without proper photo identification. Expired IDs are not accepted.

Available Examinations

The following examinations are currently available through the computer‑based testing system:

  • Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester
  • Customer Service Inspector
  • Groundwater Operator (Class B and C)
  • Landscape Irrigation Inspector
  • Landscape Irrigation Technician
  • Landscape Irrigator (6 hours)
  • Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank (LPST)
  • Municipal Solid Waste (Class A – 4 hours; Class B – 2 hours)
  • On‑site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) Installer I and II
  • OSSF Designated Representative
  • OSSF Maintenance Provider
  • Surface Water Operator (Class B and C)
  • Underground Storage Tank (UST) On‑site Supervisor, Classes A and B (those seeking the A/B combo must pass both A and B exam)
  • Wastewater Collections System Operator (Class I, II, and III)
  • Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator (Class A – 6 hours; Class B; Class C; Class D)
  • Water Distribution (Class B and C)
  • Water Operator (Class A – 6 hours)
  • Water (Class D)
  • Water Treatment Specialist (Class I, II, and III)

Exam Time Limits

All exams have a three‑hour time limit unless otherwise noted.

Not all CBT centers can accommodate exams longer than four hours. Please confirm with the testing center before scheduling.

Computer‑Based Testing for Occupational Licenses (TCEQ)

Registration

Register for an Exam

Forms and Guides

  • TCEQ Occupational Licensing Flyer will be added soon.
  • Online Registration Steps for Testing Services will be added soon.

Accessibility Assistance

If you need assistance or accommodations to access this information or to register for an exam, please contact the TCEQ Occupational Licensing program.

TCOLE Examinations

About TCOLE

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) serves as the regulatory agency for all peace officers in Texas. This includes sheriffs and their deputies, constables and their deputies, police officers, marshals, troopers, Texas Rangers, Alcoholic Beverage Commission enforcement agents, Attorney General investigators, and game wardens.

County jailers and public security officers are also regulated by TCOLE.

Important Information Before Your Exam Date

Very Important: Make sure you are cleared with TCLEEDS. Any holds in TCLEEDS will prevent us from administering your exam.

You must also complete the required pre‑activity in TCLEEDS before your exam date. If there are any holds or the pre‑activity is not completed, you will not be allowed to test and your exam fee will be forfeited.

Exam Fee

The examination fee is $40.00.

Identification Requirements

  • Examinees must bring a valid, non‑expired government issued photo identification. A driver’s license is preferred.
  • Cadets must bring their PID number on the day of testing.

Available Examinations

The following TCOLE examinations are currently available at the UTRGV Brownsville and Edinburg Testing Centers:

  • Peace Officer
  • Basic Jailer
  • Hypnosis
  • Police Officer to Jailer
  • Telecommunicators

Exam Registration

Register for an Exam

Forms and Guides

  • Online registration steps 

Accessibility Assistance

If you need assistance or testing accommodations to access this information or to take an exam, please contact the Testing Center staff prior to your scheduled exam date.

Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)

About TCFP

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) aids in protecting the lives and property of Texas citizens through the development and enforcement of recognized professional standards for individuals and the fire service.

Eligibility for State Certification Examinations

To qualify for a TCFP state certification examination, applicants must complete a commission‑approved training program and successfully pass all commission‑designated skill evaluations, when applicable.

Online testing eligibility is required.

Sign in to the TCFP system to complete online testing eligibility

Important Testing Location Requirements

TCFP does not permit certification testing outside the state of Texas.

Registration Fee

The registration fee is $30.00.

Identification Requirements

Examinees must bring a valid, non‑expired government issued photo identification. A driver’s license is preferred.

Examinees will not be admitted without proper photo identification. Expired IDs or photo's of IDs are not accepted.

Exam Registration

Register for an Exam

Forms and Guides

  • Online registration steps 

Available TCFP Online Examinations

The following state certification online examinations are available through the computer‑based testing system:

  • Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
  • Basic Wildland Firefighter
  • Code Enforcement Inspector
  • Driver Operator – Aerial
  • Driver Operator – Pumper
  • Firefighter I and II
  • Fire and Life Safety Educator I
  • Fire and Life Safety Educator II
  • Fire Marshal
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness
  • Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
  • Hazardous Materials Operations
  • Hazardous Materials Technician
  • Incident Commander
  • Incident Safety Officer
  • Inspector I and II
  • Instructor I, II, and III
  • Intermediate Wildland Firefighter
  • Investigator
  • Marine Fire Fighter
  • Officer I through IV
  • Plan Examiner I
  • Rope Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician
  • Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations
  • Rope Rescue Technician
  • Structure Firefighter

Exam Security and Special Scheduling

All TCFP online exams use a Safe Exam Browser (SEB) lockdown system. An Online Exam Eligibility form is required on the day of testing. The form can be found on your FIDO account.

Structure Firefighter Examination

The Structure Firefighter exam requires special scheduling. To request an exam date, please contact Testing Services directly.

  • Contact the Brownsville Testing Center
  • Contact the Edinburg Testing Center

Payment may only be submitted after a Testing Services staff member has confirmed your exam date.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Accessibility Assistance

If you require testing accommodations or assistance accessing this information, please contact Testing Services prior to your scheduled exam date.

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