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Questions or Comments: pep@tceq.texas.gov

Concerns Outside of TCEQ’s Jurisdiction

The issues TCEQ can consider when we review a permit application are set by the Legislature through state law. Under those laws, we do not have the authority to consider certain matters when we review a permit application.

Issues we can’t consider

While TCEQ strives to assist in every way possible, some matters fall outside of our jurisdiction.

  • Noise
  • Zoning
  • Effects on property values
  • Light pollution
  • Increased traffic (exception: municipal solid waste landfills)
  • Effects on local economy
  • Historic sites

Receiving a TCEQ permit does not allow an applicant to ignore local or other state requirements.

Who to contact instead

The agency frequently receives comments about issues outside our jurisdiction. Read this guide to find the right place to address your concerns: Issues Outside TCEQ’s Jurisdiction: Answers to Public Comments We Receive.

For More Information

Call or email our Public Education Program at 800-687-4040 or pep@tceq.texas.gov if you have questions about the status of applications and the permitting process.