Texas Groundwater Contractor Verification & TDLR Licensing Standards
Regional Directory Scope: This directory indexes an initial curated selection of 20 verified, active water well drillers and pump specialists operating across major Texas groundwater regions (including the Edwards, Trinity, Ogallala, Carrizo-Wilcox, and Gulf Coast aquifers). It provides a verified reference of licensed contractors with documented Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) credentials, rather than an exhaustive catalog of every driller in Texas.
TDLR Licensing Standards: In Texas, drilling a groundwater well or installing high-capacity submersible pumping systems requires statutory licensure from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as a licensed Water Well Driller or Pump Installer. Handymen and standard residential plumbers are legally prohibited from drilling boreholes or pulling deep-well pumping equipment. Voluntary trade memberships (TGWA, NGWA) reflect professional involvement, while TDLR licensure verifies regulatory compliance and statutory bond filing under Texas Occupations Code Chapters 1901 and 1902.
Specialized Equipment: Servicing deep submersible pumps (≥5 HP at depths over 250 ft) requires dedicated boom-truck crane pulling units. Deep aquifer penetration requires specialized mud or air rotary drilling rigs.
B&R Water Well Drilling, LLC
📍 Navasota, TX 77868 (Navasota, TX 77868)
📜 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Lic: TDLR #60124 Endorsement: Water well driller Endorsement: Submersible pumps, 5 HP and over Endorsement: Pump installation, fractional to 5 HP
Specialized Services:
- Domestic Water Well Drilling
- Commercial Irrigation Well Drilling
- Submersible Pump Installation & Replacement
- Geothermal Loop Drilling
Verified Source: Texas TDLR License File & TWDB Submitted Driller Reports (License #60124)
Trinity Water Solutions LLC
📍 Jarrell, TX 76537 (Jarrell, TX 76537)
📜 Texas TDLR & National Ground Water Association (NGWA) Lic: TDLR Driller/Installer NGWA Master Groundwater Contractor (MGWC) & Certified Vertical Closed Loop Driller (CVCLD) ⚙️ Rig: Portadrill TLS (deep-hole) & Chicago Pneumatic (CP) 650 SS rig Depth: 1000 ft
Specialized Services:
- Deep Domestic Well Drilling
- Submersible Pump Installation & Service
- Closed Loop Geothermal Systems
Verified Source: NGWA Master Groundwater Contractor Profile & TDLR Registry
Delta Drillers
📍 Seminole, TX 79360 (117 County Road 112-D)
📜 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Lic: TDLR #60607 Endorsement: Water well driller
Specialized Services:
- Household Water Well Drilling
- Livestock Wells
- Agricultural Irrigation Wells
- Well Plugging & Decommissioning
Verified Source: Texas TDLR License File & TWDB Submitted Driller Reports (License #60607)
Alpine Water Well Service
📍 Jarrell, TX 76537 (10121 N Interstate 35)
📜 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Lic: TDLR #2912 Endorsement: Master Driller (A) Endorsement: Master Pump Installer (I) Endorsement: Closed-loop geothermal driller
Specialized Services:
- Residential Water Well Drilling
- Industrial & Rig Supply Wells
- Submersible Pump Service & Installation
- Well Plugging
Verified Source: Texas TDLR License File & TWDB Submitted Driller Reports (License #2912)
Russell Drilling Co., Inc.
📍 Nacogdoches, TX 75965 (15286 US Highway 259)
📜 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Lic: TDLR #2501 Endorsement: Water well driller Endorsement: Pump installer
Specialized Services:
- Public Water Supply Wells
- Irrigation Wells
- Well Servicing & Plugging
Verified Source: Texas TDLR License File & TWDB Submitted Driller Reports (License #2501)
West Texas Water Well
📍 Midland, TX 79701 (Midland, TX)
📜 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Lic: TDLR #1988 Endorsement: Water well driller Endorsement: Submersible pumps, 5 HP and over Endorsement: Pump installation, fractional to 5 HP
Specialized Services:
- Household Water Wells
- Industrial & Rig Supply Wells
- Irrigation Wells
- Submersible Pump Maintenance
Verified Source: Texas TDLR License File & TWDB Submitted Driller Reports (License #1988)
J-R's Water Well Service
📍 Midland, TX 79705 (3714 N CR 1130)
📜 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Lic: TDLR #60304 Endorsement: Water well driller Endorsement: Submersible pumps, 5 HP and over Endorsement: Pump installation, fractional to 5 HP
Specialized Services:
- Household Water Well Drilling
- Industrial Water Wells
- Submersible Pump Service & Emergency Repair
Verified Source: Texas TDLR License File & TWDB Submitted Driller Reports (License #60304)
B&M Pump Irrigation Sales and Service Inc.
📍 Seminole, TX 79360 (199 US Hwy 180 E)
📜 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Lic: TDLR #59541 Endorsement: Water well driller Endorsement: Submersible pumps, 5 HP and over Endorsement: Pump installation, fractional to 5 HP
Specialized Services:
- Agricultural Irrigation Wells
- Deep Line-Shaft Turbine Pumps
- High-Horsepower Submersible Pumps
- Domestic Water Wells
Verified Source: Texas TDLR License File & TWDB Submitted Driller Reports (License #59541)
First Priority Irrigation
📍 Wellington, TX 79095 (3911 US Highway 83)
📜 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Lic: TDLR #58067 Endorsement: Water well driller Endorsement: Submersible pumps, 5 HP and over Endorsement: Pump installation, fractional to 5 HP
Specialized Services:
- Agricultural Irrigation Wells
- Livestock Water Wells
- Environmental Monitoring Wells
- Well Plugging
Verified Source: Texas TDLR License File & TWDB Submitted Driller Reports (License #58067)
Clay Pitts Water Wells
📍 Springtown, TX 76082 (301 Bonnie Bell Ln)
📜 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Lic: TDLR #58155 Endorsement: Water well driller Endorsement: Pump installer
Specialized Services:
- Household Water Well Drilling
- Submersible Pump Service
- Well Plugging & Rehabilitation
Verified Source: Texas TDLR License File & TWDB Submitted Driller Reports (License #58155)
Malone Well Service
📍 Weatherford, TX 76086 (1223 Ranger Hwy)
📜 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Lic: TDLR #59668 Endorsement: Water well driller Endorsement: Pump installer
Specialized Services:
- Household Water Wells
- Livestock Wells
- Submersible Pump Replacement & Diagnostics
- Well Plugging
Verified Source: Texas TDLR License File & TWDB Submitted Driller Reports (License #59668)
Wieler's Well Solutions
📍 Seminole, TX 79360 (242 County Road 400L)
📜 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Lic: TDLR #61220 Endorsement: Water well driller
Specialized Services:
- Household Water Well Drilling
- Irrigation Wells
- Borehole Drilling
Verified Source: Texas TDLR License File & TWDB Submitted Driller Reports (License #61220)
Pollock Water Well Service - Eddie J. Pollock
📍 Glen Rose, TX ()
📜 Lic: TDLR #1551 🏅 Cert: TDLR Licensed Water Well Driller 🏅 Cert: TDLR Licensed Pump Installer (CKLMPTW) Trinity Aquifer drilling Residential well construction Submersible pump replacement
Verified Source: TDLR #1551
Davis Water Well & Pump - Leon Eugene Davis
📍 Smiley, TX ()
📜 Lic: TDLR #316 🏅 Cert: TDLR Licensed Water Well Driller 🏅 Cert: TDLR Licensed Pump Installer (CKLMPTW) Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer drilling Livestock & agricultural wells Solar well pump systems
Verified Source: TDLR #316
Paskell Well Service - Fred Paskell Jr.
📍 Vidor, TX ()
📜 Lic: TDLR #390 🏅 Cert: TDLR Licensed Water Well Driller 🏅 Cert: TDLR Licensed Pump Installer (CKLMPTW) Gulf Coast Aquifer wells Coastal water table drilling High-capacity irrigation pumps
Verified Source: TDLR #390
Schwope Water Wells - George A. Schwope
📍 Boerne, TX ()
📜 Lic: TDLR #1568 🏅 Cert: TDLR Licensed Water Well Driller 🏅 Cert: Texas Ground Water Association Member Edwards & Trinity Aquifer limestone drilling Texas Hill Country residential wells Down-hole camera logging
Verified Source: TDLR #1568
Richter Water Well Drilling - Roy Lee Richter
📍 Flatonia, TX ()
📜 Lic: TDLR #1446 🏅 Cert: TDLR Licensed Water Well Driller 🏅 Cert: TDLR Licensed Pump Installer (CDKLMNPW) Carrizo-Wilcox sand formations Fayette County ranch wells Deep well pump replacement
Verified Source: TDLR #1446
Mahorney Water Well Service - Donald Mahorney
📍 Childress, TX ()
📜 Lic: TDLR #1055 🏅 Cert: TDLR Licensed Water Well Driller (CDMNW) Ogallala & Seymour Aquifer drilling Panhandle agricultural irrigation Commercial cattle feedlot wells
Verified Source: TDLR #1055
Gideon Hall Ware
📍 Blackwell, TX 79506 (Blackwell, TX)
📜 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Lic: TDLR #2341 Endorsement: Water well driller Endorsement: Submersible pumps, 5 HP and over Endorsement: Pump installation, fractional to 5 HP
Specialized Services:
- Household Water Well Drilling
- Submersible Pump Service
- Well Plugging & Decommissioning
Verified Source: Texas TDLR License File & TWDB Submitted Driller Reports (License #2341)
Shane William Ward
📍 Big Spring, TX 79720 (2315 Baylor Blvd)
📜 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Lic: TDLR #61662 Endorsement: Pump installer (Submersible pumps, 5 HP and over)
Specialized Services:
- Submersible Well Pump Replacement
- Emergency Pump Service
- Pressure System Diagnostics
Verified Source: Texas TDLR License File & TWDB Submitted Driller Reports (License #61662)