The Advocate - Air Articles
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.
Request for Public Comment in Bexar County for TCEQ’s Proposed Amendments to Chapter 115 and Chapter 117
August 2025—Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has proposed amendments to rules in Chapters 115 and 117 which would affect sites and operators in Bexar County. The comment period for these proposed changes to the rules and the associated State Implementation Plan closes Aug. 25, 2025.
Compliance Deadline is Jan. 1, 2025 for New and Amended Rules in Ozone Nonattainment Areas
November 2024—TCEQ revised Title 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapters 115 and 117 regarding volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions controls. These updates pertain to Bexar County, Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), and Houston-Galveston-Brazoria (HGB), which are designated as ozone nonattainment areas classified as either severe or moderate.
TCEQ Advanced Air Permitting Seminar
September 2024—TCEQ is hosting the Advanced Air Permitting Seminar on Oct. 17, 2024. Join in virtually or attend in person in Austin, Texas.
TCEQ hosts the Advanced Air Permitting Seminar
August 2022 - Please join us at the Advanced Air Permitting Seminar on Tuesday, October 18, 2022!
Funding is Available for the Alternative Fueling Facilities Program (AFFP)
June 2022 – TCEQ is currently accepting grant applications to fund construction of fueling facilities that provide natural gas, electric charging, and other alternative fuels.