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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Press Releases

272 Press Releases
  • Published on August 12, 2026 - 18:16 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $2,005,457

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $1,823,148 against 40 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: 15 air quality, …

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  • Published on August 5, 2026 - 17:29 GMT

    Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Announces Opening of the Seaport and Rail Yard Areas Emissions Reduction Program

    AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting applications under the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Seaport and Rail Yard Areas Emissions Reduction Program (SPRY) with $24 million in funding available to help …

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  • Published on July 31, 2026 - 20:25 GMT

    Catarina Gonzales appointed to Western Water Cooperative Committee as Vice-Chair

    Governor Greg Abbott announced his appointment of TCEQ Commissioner Catarina Gonzales as Vice-Chair of the Department of Defense’s U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Western Water Cooperative Committee (WWCC).   The WWCC works to avoid or minimize conflicts …

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  • Published on July 31, 2026 - 19:22 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $1,729,138

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality yesterday approved penalties totaling $1,580,901 against 52 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations.   Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: 15 air …

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  • Published on July 22, 2026 - 22:30 GMT

    Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Announces Opening of the Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grant Program

    AUSTIN, TX - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting applications under the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grant Program (TNGVGP). With an allocation of $30 million projected for this grant …

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  • Published on July 16, 2026 - 21:43 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $1,624,140

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved penalties totaling $1,376,186 against 54 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: 12 air quality, three …

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  • Published on July 2, 2026 - 19:28 GMT

    Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program (TxMCW) Opens Vendor Solicitation Period

    The Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program (TxMCW) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit and select one or more contractors to perform necessary plugging and abandonment of marginal conventional wells (MCWs). Prospective …

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  • Published on July 1, 2026 - 19:28 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $1,559,185

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $1,355,567 against 40 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: seven air …

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  • Published on June 17, 2026 - 22:03 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $1,429,270

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $1,236,184 against 35 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: six air quality …

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  • Published on June 16, 2026 - 20:19 GMT

    Texas Environmental Excellence Awards Accepting Applications for 2027

    The application period for the 2027 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards (TEEA) is now open!  This annual awards program recognizes environmental preservation and protection achievements across the state. Since 1993, the TEEA has honored more than 300 …

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  • Published on June 5, 2026 - 16:44 GMT

    U.S. Supreme Court Resolves Rio Grande Compact Litigation

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) announced that the United States Supreme Court has approved a comprehensive settlement agreement in the 13-year-long Rio Grande Compact litigation, formally resolving disputes over water deliveries to …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 17:35 GMT

    TCEQ Names Ambassador of the Year

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is proud to announce Amanda Adair from All Saints Episcopal School in Tyler, Texas as the 2026 Take Care of Texas (TCOT) Ambassador of the Year. Adair has been with the program since its inaugural year …

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  • Published on June 3, 2026 - 18:44 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $2,678,838

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $2,286,756 against 51 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: 21 air quality, …

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  • Published on May 20, 2026 - 20:01 GMT

    TCEQ Launches Program to Reduce Emissions from Stationary Sources

    AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting applications for the New Technology Implementation Grant Program (NTIG). Grants are available statewide for eligible projects that reduce emissions from facilities and other …

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  • Published on May 13, 2026 - 20:57 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $1,860,193

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $1,668,029 against 34 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: 10 air quality, …

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  • Published on April 30, 2026 - 22:06 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $801,210

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $704,099 against 28 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: nine air quality, …

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  • Published on April 30, 2026 - 20:13 GMT

    Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Announces Opening of the Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants Program

    AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting applications under the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (ERIG) with $62.8 million in funding available to reduce nitrogen oxides ( …

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  • Published on April 29, 2026 - 19:02 GMT

    Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Announces Opening of the TERP Rebate Grants Program

    AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting applications under the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Rebate Grants Program. The program provides financial incentives to help reduce nitrogen oxide (NOₓ) emissions …

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  • Published on April 17, 2026 - 18:22 GMT

    TCEQ announces Art Contest winners

    Each year, students from kindergarten through fifth grade are challenged to create a picture that represents how they Take Care of Texas with the theme for the year. With more than 2,500 entries in the Take Care of Texas Kids Art Contest, three students …

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  • Published on April 16, 2026 - 00:28 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $1,204,981

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $1,024,548 against 30 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: eight air …

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