Feb. 24, 2021 -- Penalties assessed against 34 regulated entities
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Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 - Agency deploys variety of equipment to measure air quality as petrochemical facilities come back online
TCEQ Supporting Local Water Officials to Facilitate Lifting of Boil Water Notices
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 - Number of Texans experiencing water issues stabilized Friday night; more than 60 systems released from BWN
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 - Air Monitoring Data Will Help Identify Environmental Hotspots, Direct Containment Strategies
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 - Penalties assessed against 41 regulated entities
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 - Includes a $133,456 fine against Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas
Wed., Jan. 20, 2021 - Permits remain based on EPA federal and state surface water quality standards
Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 - Texas to manage permitting for certain oil and gas discharges
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 - Includes fine of $102,000 against TPC Group, LLC
TCEQ Celebrates 30 Years of the Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program
Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 - Sponsors needed to place talented, diverse students into internships across Texas
Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 - Digital submissions now accepted, judging process updated
Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 - Deadline for comment on new permit is Jan. 22, 2021
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 - Penalties assessed against 69 regulated entities
Dec. 11, 2020
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 - Penalties assessed against 35 regulated entities
Nov. 12, 2020 - Up to $35.5 million available to replace or upgrade heavy-duty vehicles and equipment
Nov. 10, 2020 - Houston event features Rapid Assessment Survey van, capable of real-time analysis while on the move
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 - Penalties assessed against 48 regulated entities
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 - Penalties assessed against 39 regulated entities
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 - Penalties assessed against 45 regulated entities
Oct. 6, 2020 – Water distribution system undergoing disinfection and flushing process
Sept. 30, 2020 - Deadline for comments is Oct. 30, 2020
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 - TCEQ working with city to flush and disinfect entire system
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 - Lake Jackson residents still urged to heed Do Not Use Water Advisory
Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 - Penalties assessed against 60 regulated entities
Sept. 16, 2020 - Texas governor issued letter to Secretary of State urging for assistance in ensuring enforcement of Mexico’s international water treaty obligations
Students encouraged to show how they Take Care of Texas with annual video contest
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 - Sixth through 12th grade students offered chance at scholarships, GoPro cameras
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 - $10.4 million in grants available on first-come, first-served basis
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 - Penalties assessed against 43 regulated entities
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 - TCEQ deployed air monitoring van, handheld monitors to Texas coast