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50th anniversary of Earth Day a time to remember how far environmental protection has advanced

April 22, 2020

TCEQ Toxicology Division discusses mission to help protect Texans

The dedicated professionals in the agency’s Toxicology Division work to protect public health and the environment by incorporating three principles: protectiveness, responsiveness, and vigilance.

Austin Region air quality staff featured in "Take This Job" segment

March 4, 2020 - TCEQ Austin Region air quality investigators show Anavid Reyes from KVUE how air quality samples are taken for their "Take This Job" segment.

Austin Region water quality staff featured in "Take This Job" segment

Feb. 24, 2020 - TCEQ Austin Region investigators recently brought along Anavid Reyes from KVUE to shoot video for their "Take This Job" segment.

Q&A: TCEQ toxicologists address proposed ethylene oxide limit

Sept. 3, 2019 – Agency accepting comments until Sept. 26 on change

Researchers learn about balloon-borne ozone sampling

May 30, 2019 - Personnel from four different universities and TCEQ took part in launching a balloon equipped with an ozonesonde, which measures ozone in the atmosphere and transmits data back to researchers on the ground.

2019 Trade Fair by the numbers

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - Over 5,000 Trade Fair registered attendees

TCEQ offers Texans bilingual environmental resources

Jan. 29, 2019 - Information available for download or ordering

It’s time for some Spring cleaning

Jan. 24, 2019 - Tire collection events offer opportunity to dispose of scrap tires

Mary Smith named new general counsel

Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 - Experienced attorney to advise commissioners in the new year

Small steps in lawn irrigation systems can prevent big problems

Nov. 1, 2018 - Protect the water supply and save money by preventing backflow.

Austin Boil Water Notice update

The TCEQ is posting updates to keep the public informed about the drinking water situation in Austin.

First annual Autumn Environmental Conference is a success

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018

TCEQ executive director digs in for cleaner air

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 - Baker joins in celebration of progress on grant project

TCEQ aids federal and local authorities

Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 - Disaster averted

Three organizations benefit from large environmental fine

Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 - More than $453,000 to be used for three different environmental projects.

TCEQ part of Arkema plant response in Crosby

Aug. 31, 2017 - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is part of a unified command with local, state, and federal partners responding to the situation at the Arkema chemical plant in Crosby. The TCEQ is currently monitoring the fire.