Stormwater Stakeholders Group (SWSG)

Participation in the SWSG

The SWSG is open to the public. Anyone who is interested in stormwater permitting may attend and participate in SWSG meetings. The SWSG currently has representation from water associations, river authorities, academic institutions of higher learning, petroleum and chemical industry, electrical utility industry, agricultural industry, consulting firms, law firms, engineering firms, consumer groups, environmental organizations, public and private treatment plant operators and managers, municipalities, industries, government entities, and individual citizens.

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HOTRenewal of the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), TXR050000

The TCEQ is in the process of renewing the TPDES Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit, TXR050000, which expires on August 14, 2026. The TCEQ published notice of the proposed 2026 MSGP in the Texas Register and in the Houston Chronicle. The proposed 2026 general permit and fact sheet are now available for review as part of the 30-day public comment period. 

You may submit public comments about this general permit in writing or orally at the hybrid in-person and virtual public meeting to be held by the TCEQ as noted below. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the proposed general permit. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. 

Scheduled Public Meeting – 2026 Renewal of Multi-Sector General Permit, TXR050000
Date: Monday, December 15, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: In-person: TCEQ’s complex at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building E, Room 201S, Austin, Texas 78753.
Virtual: Register for Meeting via Teams

For further information about the meeting, please send an e-mail.

Summaries and Handouts from Past Meetings (Construction, Industrial, and Municipal)

The files linked below are in various file formats. (Help with Downloading Files.)

Date	Permit Type	Notification	Agenda/Attendees	Summary	Webcast	Presentations Handout(PPT/PDF)	Handouts(PDF)
Wednesday, November 6, 2024	Multi-Sector General Permit (TXR05000)	Notification	Agenda			Presentation
Monday, September 18, 2023	Public Meeting Small MS4 Phase II General Permit TXR040000	Notification Notification(in spanish)	Agenda			Presentation
Monday, October 17, 2022	Public Meeting Construction General Permit TXR150000	Notification	Agenda
Tuesday, September 27, 2022	Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System General Permit (MS4) TXR040000	Notification	Agenda		Webcast	Presentation	Handouts
October 21, 2021	Construction General Permit TXR150000	Notification	Agenda			Presentation	Handouts
October 18, 2019	Multi Sector General Permit TXR050000	Notification	Agenda	Summary	Webcast	Presentation	Handouts
March 21, 2017	Small MS4 Phase II General Permit TXR040000	Notification	Agenda		Webcast	Presentation	Handouts
October 17, 2016	Construction General Permit General Permit TXR150000	Notification	Agenda	Summary	Webcast	Presentation
January 8, 2015	Multi Sector General Permit TXR050000	Notification	Agenda		Webcast
September 24, 2012	Public Meeting Small MS4 Phase II General Permit TXR040000	Notification	Agenda		Webcast
February 21, 2012	Construction General Permit General Permit TXR150000	Notification	Agenda		Webcast		Handouts
June 13, 2011	Small MS4 Phase II General Permit TXR040000	Notification	Agenda		Webcast		Handouts
April 27, 2011	Small MS4 Phase II General Permit TXR040000	Notification	Agenda		Webcast		Handouts
July 22, 2002	Multi Sector General Permit TXR050000	Agenda

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Related Documents

• Water Facts and Stats
• Facts Statistics - Did you Know?
• EPA’s Getting in Step: “Engaging and Involving Stakeholders in Your Watershed

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Staff Contact

For more information or to suggest topics for future stakeholder meetings, call our main Water Quality Division line, 512-239-4671, or via e-mail at SWGP@tceq.texas.gov

If you have any questions concerning the workgroup or need special accommodations at a meeting, e-mail via OUTREACH@tceq.texas.gov.

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