Media Relations

TCEQ Accepts Water from Mexico Under 1944 Treaty

Nov. 19, 2024 - Water to provide much-needed relief to communities in the Rio Grande Valley

TCEQ approves fines totaling $293,316‬

Nov. 6, 2024 - Penalties Assessed Against 31 Regulated Entities

Comment period open for proposed Air Quality Standard Permit for Temporary Public Works Projects

Nov. 1, 2024

TCEQ Launches Innovative Program to Reduce Emissions from Stationary Sources

Oct. 31, 2024 - Estimated $10.9 Million in Funding Available

TCEQ Invites Feedback for Proposed Well Prioritization Plan for Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program

Oct. 28, 2024 - Feedback accepted through early November

TCEQ approves fines totaling $254,008

Oct. 25, 2024- Penalties Assessed Against 45 Regulated Entities

TCEQ approves fines totaling $464,209

Oct. 11, 2024 - Penalties Assessed Against 47 Regulated Entities

TCEQ to hold stakeholder meetings for comments on proposed rulemaking

Oct. 7, 2024- Searching for comments on rulemaking and state plan for existing crude oil and natural gas facilities

TCEQ approves fines totaling $639,159

Sept. 25, 2024- Penalties Assessed Against 28 Regulated Entities

TCEQ Launches Program to Reduce Emissions from Heavy and Medium-Duty Vehicles

Sept. 18, 2024 - Estimated $25 Million in Funding Available for the Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grants Program

TCEQ approves fines totaling $301,172

Sept. 11, 2024 - Penalties Assessed Against 25 Regulated Entities

TCEQ Chairman elected president of the Environmental Council of the States

Sept. 11, 2024 - Chairman elected during fall meeting

TCEQ’s Take Care of Texas program seeks entries for annual video contest

Sept. 9, 2024- Up to $2,500 in scholarships will be awarded to high school students; prizes for middle school students

TCEQ approves fines totaling $2,256,748

Aug. 29, 2024- Penalties Assessed Against 125 Regulated Entities

Take Care of Texas Launches Ambassador Program

Aug. 28, 2024- Take Care of Texas selects 15 educators to participate in new ambassador program

TCEQ approves fines totaling $2,372,094

Aug. 14, 2024 - Penalties Assessed Against 102 Regulated Entities

TCEQ approves fines totaling $917,371

July 31, 2024- Penalties Assessed Against 67 Regulated Entities

Estimated $68 million in funding available through two grant opportunities

July 25, 2024 - Total funding based on projected allocations

TCEQ approves fines totaling $1,068,960

July 17, 2024- Penalties Assessed Against 102 Regulated Entities

Comment period open for proposed non-rule air quality standard permit for natural gas EGUs

June 28, 2024

TCEQ approves fines totaling $1,038,564

June 26, 2024 - Penalties Assessed Against 108 Regulated Entities

TCEQ approves fines totaling $921,054

June 12, 2024 - Penalties Assessed Against 81 Regulated Entities

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Announces Opening of the 2024 Rebate Grants Program

June 3, 2024 - Applicants may receive grants covering up to 80% of eligible costs.

TCEQ approves fines totaling $419,308

May 22, 2024 - Penalties Assessed Against 47 Regulated Entities

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

May 22, 2024 - Annual awards celebrated its 31st year

TCEQ approves fines totaling $175,171

May 10, 2024 - Penalties Assessed Against 23 Regulated Entities

TCEQ approves fines totaling $337,238

April 24, 2024 - Penalties Assessed Against 28 Regulated Entities

Estimated $20 Million in Funding Available for the Seaport and Rail Yard Areas Emissions Reduction Program (SPRY)

April 18, 2024 - Total funding based on projected allocations

TCEQ approves fines totaling $678,634

April 12, 2024 - Penalties Assessed Against 24 Regulated Entities

Three Texas elementary students win the Take Care of Texas Art Contest

March 3, 2024