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The Texas pump installer exams
Pump installers take a general exam and one exam for each type of pump they will install. All are closed book, and in fiscal year 2025 a little under half passed.
Based on PSI's candidate bulletin dated 20 September 2024 · Reviewed 9 October 2026
The exam at a glance
| Exam | Questions | Time | To pass | Fee | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General pump | 60 | 110 min | 70% | $52 | Closed book |
| Single-phase pump | 30 | 55 min | 70% | $43 | Closed book |
| Three-phase pump | 30 | 55 min | 70% | $43 | Closed book |
| Line-shaft turbine pump | 30 | 55 min | 70% | $43 | Closed book |
| Windmills, hand pumps and pump jacks | 30 | 55 min | 70% | $43 | Closed book |
"+ N" is extra time or questions for unscored items, which PSI includes to trial new questions. Exam fees are paid to PSI, separately from TDLR's license application fee.
How many people pass
| Pass rate | Taken | Passed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General pump | 45.1% | 102 | 46 |
| Single-phase pump | 44.6% | 92 | 41 |
| Three-phase pump | 56.6% | 53 | 30 |
| Line-shaft turbine | 52.4% | 21 | 11 |
| Windmills and pump jacks | 54.5% | 22 | 12 |
Fiscal year 2025 (September 2024 to August 2025). Counts are exams taken, not people, and exclude no-shows. Source: TDLR examination statistics.
What is on it: general pump (60 items)
| Topic | Items | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pump installation | 23 | 38% |
| Texas laws and regulations | 20 | 33% |
| Safety | 6 | 10% |
| Well hydrology and hydraulics | 6 | 10% |
| Water chemistry | 5 | 8% |
The single-phase, three-phase and turbine exams share one outline: installation (15), diagnosis and repair (9), tools and equipment (6). The windmill exam adds a safety section and draws on manufacturer manuals.
Scheduling and exam day
- Eligibility first. TDLR reviews your application, then PSI emails you that you are eligible and how to book. You cannot book before that.
- Booking. Online through your PSI account, or by phone; your name must match your government ID exactly.
- On the day. PSI's TDLR bulletins ask you to arrive 30 minutes early with one valid government photo ID; late arrivals are turned away and lose the fee.
- Cancelling. Cancel or reschedule at least two days ahead through PSI, or the fee is forfeited.
- Results. Scores are given at the test center. PSI gives failing candidates a diagnostic report by topic, which is the best study guide for a retake.
Before and after the exam
- How to get a water well driller or pump installer license in Texas: hours, application and fees
- License statistics and renewal for this trade
- Renewal calculator for once you are licensed
- All exam guides and pass rates
For context: Texas has 1,586 active licenses of this type in the public TDLR file dated 20 September 2026.
Questions
What is the pass rate for the Texas pump installer exams?
In fiscal year 2025, 140 of 290 pump installer exams were passed (48.3%), according to TDLR.
Sources
PSI Services, candidate information bulletin dated 20 September 2024. Pass rates: TDLR examination statistics. Exam fees, formats and outlines change when PSI reissues a bulletin: the bulletin sent with your eligibility notice is the one that applies to you.
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PermitPulled (2026). The Texas pump installer exams. Retrieved from https://permitpulled.com/exams/pump-installer-exam-texas
Figures compiled from the public TDLR license file and published under CC BY 4.0. Attribution required.