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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Press Releases

282 Press Releases
  • Published on May 16, 2022 - 21:40 GMT

    TCEQ hosts Trade Fair and honors Environmental Excellence Awards winners at banquet

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality welcomed back more than 2,000 registrants to its Environmental Trade Fair and Conference at the Austin Convention Center, May 10-11, 2022. Agency staff led more than 100 courses and discussions, in 14 different …

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  • Published on May 12, 2022 - 20:18 GMT

    Estimated $12 Million in Funding Available for the Alternative Fueling Facilities Program

    AUSTIN – The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting applications for the Alternative Fueling Facilities Program (AFFP). Twelve million in grant funding is available to construct or reconstruct fueling facilities that provide …

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  • Published on April 28, 2022 - 04:22 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $270,010

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $226,788 against 14 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 April 13, 2022 - 20:34 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $514,248

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $473,275 against 20 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: five air quality, …

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  • Published on April 8, 2022 - 20:50 GMT

    TCEQ announces Take Care of Texas Kids Art Contest winners

    AUSTIN ­­– The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is proud to announce the 2022 Take Care of Texas Art Contest grand prize winner, Dhruv Nathan. As a 7-year-old second grader, Dhruv Nathan is tied for the youngest ever grand prize winner in the …

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  • Published on April 4, 2022 - 17:29 GMT

    TCEQ announces Texas Environmental Excellence Award winners

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is pleased to announce the 2022 Governor’s Texas Environmental Excellence Award winners. This year’s winners include a Dallas-area youth who boosted the solitary bee population in the native Blackland Prairies …

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  • Published on March 31, 2022 - 18:46 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $1,009,637

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved penalties totaling $923,603 against 17 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: five air quality, two …

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  • Published on March 9, 2022 - 19:03 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $228,325

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $156,027 against 15 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 February 23, 2022 - 20:29 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $161,726

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $126,862 against 11 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 February 16, 2022 - 16:37 GMT

    TCEQ announces Take Care of Texas program video contest winners

    AUSTIN- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is proud to announce the 2022 Take Care of Texas video contest winners. Every year, students from across the state grab their video cameras and work to compete in the annual video contest with the goal …

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  • Published on February 9, 2022 - 22:07 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $252,229

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $206,685 against 8 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: four air quality, …

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  • Published on February 7, 2022 - 21:43 GMT

    Estimated $13 Million in Funding Available for the Texas Clean School Bus Program

    AUSTIN – The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting applications for the Texas Clean School Bus (TCSB) Program. An estimated $13 million in grant funding is available to replace or retrofit school buses to help reduce children’s …

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  • Published on January 28, 2022 - 21:13 GMT

    New TCEQ report sheds light on extended air monitoring following emergencies

    A new report prepared by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Toxicology, Risk Assessment, and Research Division, in concert with the agency’s Office of Compliance and Enforcement, examines several high-profile emergency events, including …

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  • Published on January 27, 2022 - 23:25 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $411,700

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $386,913 against 30 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: seven air quality …

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  • Published on January 24, 2022 - 18:33 GMT

    Experiencing staffing shortages? The Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program can help.

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is now accepting sponsorship applications for the Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program (MLEIP), now celebrating its 31st anniversary. Businesses and organizations with a presence in Texas may sponsor …

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  • Published on January 12, 2022 - 19:14 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $520,401

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $439,725 against 26 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 January 4, 2022 - 17:29 GMT

    8th Annual Take Care of Texas Kids Art Contest Kicks Off Today

    Ready the crayons, color pencils and markers, because today is the first day of the Take Care of Texas Kids’ Art Contest. The contest encourages children to learn how they can help protect the state’s environment and to share that knowledge with others. …

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  • Published on December 15, 2021 - 21:26 GMT

    TCEQ approves fines totaling $383,601

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $336,733 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 December 10, 2021 - 21:09 GMT

    TCEQ Now Accepting Grant Applications for the Seaport and Rail Yard Areas Emissions Reduction Program

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is now accepting grant applications for the Seaport and Rail Yard Areas Emissions Reduction Program. The SPRY program provides grants to upgrade or replace older drayage trucks and equipment operating at …

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  • Published on November 22, 2021 - 19:49 GMT

    TCEQ to hold webinar on TERP grants for drayage and cargo handling equipment

    As the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality prepares to open the next round of funding under the Seaport and Rail Yard Areas Emissions Reduction Program, TCEQ plans to host an informational webinar to cover program requirements. The informational …

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