The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $399,912 against 17 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: five air quality, …
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $320,284 against 18 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: one agriculture, …
In coordination with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the City of Lake Jackson is lifting its Boil Water Notice. The city lifted the Boil Water Notice today after TCEQ documented disinfectant residuals were above the state’s required …
Beginning today, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is accepting comments on a proposal to revise the commission’s penalty policy. The comment period will last 30 days. After the Oct. 30 deadline, received comments will be presented to the …
The city of Lake Jackson is lifting its Do Not Use advisory. However, a boil water notice is in effect along with additional precautionary measures, as authorities use a stepped approach which will transition the status of the system back to normal. The …
After extensive conversations with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as well as ensuring that Brazosport Water Authority has an adequate disinfectant residual, a determination has been made that there is no safety issue for BWA’s distribution …
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $394,508 against 19 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: five air quality, …
TCEQ commends Gov. Greg Abbott for urging Sec. of State Michael Pompeo to ensure enforcement of Mexico’s international water treaty obligations. “We would like to thank Gov. Abbott for his support and quick response in bringing this very important issue …
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Take Care of Texas program is looking for student storytellers to create short, catchy videos encouraging Texans to be good stewards of the state’s natural resources. The annual Take Care of Texas Video …
The Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program is now accepting applications for grants to purchase and install Level 2 charging equipment for light-duty zero-emission vehicles. A total of $10.4 million in grants is available under TxVEMP, which is …
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $404,817 against 26 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: nine air quality, …
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality continues to monitor air quality and other conditions in Southeast Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. On Friday, Aug. 28, TCEQ deployed a mobile monitoring van, equipped with advanced rapid assessment …
AUSTIN—As Hurricane Laura approaches the Texas coast, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality prepares to deploy its air monitoring vans and mobile command post to respond to the hurricane’s impact. During emergency situations, TCEQ provides …
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $352,058 against 22 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: six air quality, …
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is responding to the Tule Lake Channel Fire following an explosion when a barge struck a pipeline carrying propane at about 8 a.m. Friday. Agency personnel are coordinating with local first responders, local …
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is actively monitoring the impacts of the fire at the Poly-America plant in Grand Prairie. TCEQ was notified at 8:23 a.m. by Poly-America of the fire which was caused by a power line that fell and ignited …
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is now accepting applications for its Texas Emissions Reduction Plan Rebate Grants Program. Up to $10 million is available on a first-come, first-served basis to upgrade or replace heavy-duty on-road and select …
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $467,599 against 24 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: eight air quality, …
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced today that three veteran agency leaders and a former state environmental attorney will fill top leadership positions. Deputy Executive Directors Ramiro Garcia, Jr., former deputy director of TCEQ’s …
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $592,342 against 32 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: seven air quality, …
