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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Press Releases

273 Press Releases
  • Published on September 18, 2025 - 19:27 GMT

    TCEQ recognized as a Veteran Employer of the Year

    Today the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) was awarded a Veteran Employer of the Year award by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC). Named in the Large Government Entity category, this award recognizes businesses and organizations that …

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  • Published on September 11, 2025 - 21:23 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $2,809,265

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality yesterday approved penalties totaling $2,360,925 against 25 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: nine air …

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  • Published on September 3, 2025 - 19:52 GMT

    Take Care of Texas begins second year of Ambassador Program

    Take Care of Texas is starting the second year of the Take Care of Texas Ambassador Program and has selected 22 educators to participate. The goal is to equip educators with knowledge and resources to spread awareness of the Take Care of Texas program with …

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  • Published on August 21, 2025 - 14:49 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $325,926

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved penalties totaling $312,001 against 14 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: three air quality, one …

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  • Published on August 6, 2025 - 20:30 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $471,753

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $344,765 against 23 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: two air quality, …

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  • Published on July 24, 2025 - 18:40 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $504,058

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on July 23 approved penalties totaling $250,498 against 14 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: one air …

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  • Published on July 24, 2025 - 18:40 GMT

    Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program Opens Request for Information

    The Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program (TxMCW) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit information to enhance the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ’s) understanding of the technologies, practices, …

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  • Published on July 9, 2025 - 21:17 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $232,755

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $157,804 against 13 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: three air quality …

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  • Published on July 7, 2025 - 18:14 GMT

    TCEQ launches public notice by email opportunity

    As part of the Sunset Commission recommendations supported by the 88th Legislature to expand public notice access, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is now providing an opportunity for the public to receive notice of permit applications by …

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  • Published on June 18, 2025 - 19:50 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $331,035

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $180,748 against 11 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: one air quality, …

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  • Published on June 13, 2025 - 21:41 GMT

    TCEQ honors Environmental Excellence Awards winners

    TCEQ culminated its award season honoring the winners of the Governor’s Texas Environmental Excellence Awards at a banquet at the Bullock Texas State History Museum last night. This annual awards program recognizes achievements in environmental …

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  • Published on June 10, 2025 - 19:01 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $390,714

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on Friday, June 6, approved penalties totaling $250,929 against 14 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: two …

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  • Published on June 6, 2025 - 19:21 GMT

    TCEQ hosts Environmental Trade Fair in San Antonio

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality welcomed back more than 4,100 registrants to its Environmental Trade Fair and Conference at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, June 3-4, 2025. Agency staff led more than 100 courses and discussions in 12 …

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  • Published on May 22, 2025 - 21:27 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $845,906

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $721,923 against 28 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: three air quality …

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  • Published on May 21, 2025 - 20:57 GMT

    Texas Senate confirms Chairwoman Brooke Paup and Commissioner Catarina Gonzales

    The Texas Senate unanimously confirmed Governor Greg Abbott’s appointments of Chairwoman Brooke Paup and Commissioner Catarina Gonzales to serve on the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The Governor appointed Chairwoman Paup on Jan. 8, 2025, and …

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  • Published on May 5, 2025 - 22:16 GMT

    Take Care of Texas begins 2025-2026 Ambassador Program

    The Take Care of Texas program is preparing for the 2025-2026 school year by opening applications to its Ambassador Program. The program is designed to provide educators with knowledge and resources to spread awareness of the Take Care of Texas program …

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  • Published on May 1, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $149,421

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $101,658 against 12 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: one air quality, …

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  • Published on April 23, 2025 - 16:36 GMT

    TCEQ launches new online permit search portal

    As part of Sunset recommendations supported by the 88th Legislature, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has developed a map-based search for the public to find regulated facilities and their permits. Through this portal, visitors can find basic …

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  • Published on April 17, 2025 - 19:02 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $304,223

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $260,076 against 21 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: two air quality, …

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  • Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:45 GMT

    TCEQ Announces 2025 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 over 4,300 entries in the Take Care of Texas Kids Art Contest, three students will be …

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