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The Advocate

The Advocate is a periodic update on TCEQ rules, including information about compliance issues and regulatory concerns that affect small businesses and local governments. It’s produced by the TCEQ's Small Business and Local Government Assistance Section.

Reminder for Public Water Systems: Immediately Notify TCEQ of Boil Water Notices and Other Precautionary Notices

April 2025—Public water systems serving residential customers must immediately notify TCEQ if there is an unplanned water outage or an unplanned condition that results in the issuance of a boil water notice, do-not-use advisory, or do-not-consume advisory. This requirement took effect on Sept. 1, 2023, and was codified in Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 290.46(w).