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.
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.
Grant Round Open – Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program (TxVEMP)
October 2021 - TCEQ’s TxVEMP opened the grant round for direct current fast charging (DCFC) and hydrogen dispensing equipment for light-duty zero emission vehicles in Texas.