Top Subjects of Interest: The Enforcement Process
The TCEQ is a regulatory agency that applies rules and laws consistently. Below are links to information to help explain the process.
- Enforcement Definitions
Definitions of common terms used in the enforcement process. - Complaints, Investigations, and Compliance
Whether responding to your complaint or routinely inspecting for compliance with permits, the enforcement process begins with our investigation. - Enforcement Process: from Violations to Actions
A big-picture, general overview of the process. - Penalty Policy
How penalties are calculated and applied consistently. - Enforcement Policies and Procedures
Policies that may apply to enforcement actions. - Gathering and Preserving Evidence of Violations
Agency protocols, procedures, and guidelines for you to use when collecting and submitting information or evidence to us. - Environmental Crimes
The TCEQ cooperates with law enforcement by providing technical support and expertise in multi-agency investigations.