Texas · Pools and spas

The public pool and spa rules in force in Texas now.

25 TAC Ch. 265, Subchapter L (Public Swimming Pools and Spas), effective Apr 26, 2024; adopts 2021 ISPSC by reference. Enforced by Texas DSHS Environmental Health (statewide rules); county/municipal health departments permit and inspect locally. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Pools and spas in Texas

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25 TAC Ch. 265, Subchapter L (Public Swimming Pools and Spas), effective Apr 26, 2024; adopts 2021 ISPSC by reference

Rules under Health & Safety Code §§341.064/341.0645 set water chemistry, safety signage, enclosures, lifeguard and certified-operator requirements for Class A-C pools and spas; local health departments may permit, inspect and close facilities. DSHS lists no draft or proposed amendments.

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Who enforces it

Texas DSHS Environmental Health (statewide rules); county/municipal health departments permit and inspect locally

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

In force

In force; no draft/proposed rules posted; DSHS under Sunset review (staff report expected Oct 2026, 90th Legislature acts in 2027)

The federal layer

The federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (drain covers and anti-entrapment) applies to every public pool alongside the state rule below.

Questions about the public pool and spa rules in Texas

Which public pool rules apply in Texas today?

25 TAC Ch. 265, Subchapter L (Public Swimming Pools and Spas), effective Apr 26, 2024; adopts 2021 ISPSC by reference. Rules under Health & Safety Code §§341.064/341.0645 set water chemistry, safety signage, enclosures, lifeguard and certified-operator requirements for Class A-C pools and spas; local health departments may permit, inspect and close facilities. DSHS lists no draft or proposed amendments.

Who enforces the public pool and spa rules in Texas?

Texas DSHS Environmental Health (statewide rules); county/municipal health departments permit and inspect locally.

What changes next for the public pool and spa rules in Texas?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

Other areas in Texas

Everything in force in Texas

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