These reference lists are prepared by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), and can also be found on the Exam Information page here. 

General Well Driller

• ​Aquifers of Texas, Report 380, July 2011 

• Groundwater and Wells, 3rd Edition, 2007, Fletcher G Driscoll, Johnson Screens, National Groundwater Association (NGWA)

• Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA)
  • 1910.95 - Occupational noise exposure
  • 1910.147 - The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) 
  • 1910.181 - Derricks 
  • 1910.184 - Slings 
  • 1910.333 - Selection and use of work practices  
  • 1917.151 - Machine guarding  
  • 1926.104 - Safety belts, lifelines, and lanyards  
  • 1926.305 - Jacks-lever and ratchet, screw, and hydraulic 
  • 1926.501 - Duty to have fall protection  
  • 1926.1413 - Wire rope—inspection 

• Texas Law, Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1901 
• Texas Rule, Title 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 76
• The Drilling Manual, 5th Edition, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1-4398-1420-8 - Out of Print
• Water Well Handbook, 7th Edition, 1993, Missouri Water Well Association - Out of Stock

Water Well Driller

• Texas Law, Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1901 
• Texas Rule, Title 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 76
• Groundwater and Wells, 3rd Edition, 2007, Fletcher G Driscoll, Johnson Screens, National Groundwater Association (NGWA)
• Ground-water Quality of Texas, An Overview of Natural and Man-Affected Conditions, Texas Water Commission – Report 89-01
• Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA)
  • 1910.135 - Head protection 
  • 1910.181 - Derricks 
  • 1910.333 - Selection and use of work practices  
• Manual of Water Well Construction Practices, Third Edition, 2017
• Environmental Remediation Drilling Safety Guidelines
• Handbook of Suggested Practices for the Design and Installation of Ground-Water Monitoring Wells
• The Drilling Manual, 5th Edition, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1-4398-1420-8 - Out of Print
• ​Aquifers of Texas, Report 380, July 2011 ​​

Monitor Well Driller

• Texas Rule, Title 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 76​
• Ground-water Quality of Texas, An Overview of Natural and Man-Affected Conditions, Texas Water Commission – Report 89-01

• Handbook of Suggested Practices for the Design and Installation of Ground-Water Monitoring Wells

• Environmental Remediation Drilling Safety Guidelines

• Manual of Water Well Construction Practices, Third Edition, 2017
• Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA)
  • 1910.135 - Head protection 
  • 1910.181 - Derricks 
  • 1910.333 - Selection and use of work practices  
• The Drilling Manual, 5th Edition, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1-4398-1420-8 - Out of Print
• Texas Law, Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1901 
• ​Aquifers of Texas, Report 380, July 2011 ​

Closed Loop Geothermal Well Driller

• Texas Rule, Title 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 76
• Groundwater and Wells, 3rd Edition, 2007, Fletcher G Driscoll, Johnson Screens, National Groundwater Association (NGWA)
• Closed-Loop Geothermal Heat Pump System, Design and Installation Standards, 2017
• Environmental Remediation Drilling Safety Guidelines
• Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA)
  • 1910.135 - Head protection 
  • 1910.181 - Derricks ​
• The Drilling Manual, 5th Edition, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1-4398-1420-8 - Out of Print
• ​Texas Law, Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1901 ​

Injection Well Driller

• Texas Rule, Title 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 76
• Groundwater and Wells, 3rd Edition, 2007, Fletcher G Driscoll, Johnson Screens, National Groundwater Association (NGWA)
• Manual of Water Well Construction Practices, Third Edition, 2017​
• Environmental Remediation Drilling Safety Guidelines
• Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA)
  • 1910.135 - Head protection 
  • 1910.181 - Derricks ​
• The Drilling Manual, 5th Edition, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1-4398-1420-8 - Out of Print
• ​Texas Law, Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1901 ​

Dewatering Well Driller

• ​Texas Law, Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1901 
• Texas Rule, Title 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 76
• Groundwater and Wells, 3rd Edition, 2007, Fletcher G Driscoll, Johnson Screens, National Groundwater Association (NGWA)​
• Environmental Remediation Drilling Safety Guidelines
• Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA)
  • 1910.135 - Head protection 
  • 1910.181 - Derricks ​​​

General Pump Installer

• ​Aquifers of Texas, Report 380, July 2011 
• Franklin AIM Manual - Submersible Motors 

• Groundwater and Wells, 3rd Edition, 2007, Fletcher G Driscoll, Johnson Screens, National Groundwater Association (NGWA)

• Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA)
  • 1910.95 - Occupational noise exposure
  • 1910.136 - Foot protection 
  • 1910.147 - The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) 
  • 1910.181 - Derricks 
  • 1910.184 - Slings 
  • 1910.333 - Selection and use of work practices  
  • 1917.151 - Machine guarding  
  • 1926.104 - Safety belts, lifelines, and lanyards  
  • 1926.501 - Duty to have fall protection  
  • 1926.1413 - Wire rope—inspection 

• Texas Rule, Title 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 76
• Texas Law, Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1902
• Water Well Handbook, 7th Edition, 1993, Missouri Water Well Association - Out of Stock

Single-Phase Pump

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• Franklin AIM Manual - Submersible Motors 

• Groundwater and Wells, 3rd Edition, 2007, Fletcher G Driscoll, Johnson Screens, National Groundwater Association (NGWA)

• Goulds Service Manual for Submersible Pumps and Jet Pumps, 2018
• Water Well Handbook, 7th Edition, 1993, Missouri Water Well Association - Out of Stock

Three-Phase Pump

• Franklin AIM Manual - Submersible Motors 

• Groundwater and Wells, 3rd Edition, 2007, Fletcher G Driscoll, Johnson Screens, National Groundwater Association (NGWA)

• Goulds Service Manual for Submersible Pumps and Jet Pumps, 2018​
• Water Well Handbook, 7th Edition, 1993, Missouri Water Well Association - Out of Stock

Line-Shaft Turbine Pump

• Franklin AIM Manual - Submersible Motors
• Goulds Model DWT Deep Well Turbine Pump, 2017  

• Groundwater and Wells, 3rd Edition, 2007, Fletcher G Driscoll, Johnson Screens, National Groundwater Association (NGWA)
• Installation and Operating Instructions for Layne Pumps

• Goulds Service Manual for Submersible Pumps and Jet Pumps, 2018​
• Water Well Handbook, 7th Edition, 1993, Missouri Water Well Association - Out of Stock