Stormwater Stakeholders Group (SWSG)
Meeting schedule, agenda, summary of past meetings, and related information for this voluntary group that meets to discuss issues related to stormwater permits and requirements.
Participation in the SWSG
The SWSG is open to the public. Anyone who is interested in stormwater permitting may attend and participate in SWSG meetings. The SWSG currently has representation from water associations, river authorities, academic institutions of higher learning, petroleum and chemical industry, electrical utility industry, agricultural industry, consulting firms, law firms, engineering firms, consumer groups, environmental organizations, public and private treatment plant operators and managers, municipalities, industries, government entities, and individual citizens.
Back to topHOTRenewal of the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), TXR050000
The TCEQ is in the process of renewing the TPDES Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit, TXR050000, which expires on August 14, 2026. The TCEQ published notice of the proposed 2026 MSGP in the Texas Register and in the Houston Chronicle. The proposed 2026 general permit and fact sheet were made available for review as part of the 30-day public comment period. The public 30-day public comment period closed on December 15, 2025. TCEQ held a public meeting on December 15, 2025, at the close of the public comment period.
Summaries and Handouts from Past Meetings (Construction, Industrial, and Municipal)
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| Date | Permit Type | Notification | Agenda/Attendees | Summary | Webcast | Presentations Handout(PPT/PDF) | Handouts(PDF) |
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| Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | Multi-Sector General Permit (TXR05000) | Agenda | Presentation | ||||
| Monday, September 18, 2023 | Public Meeting Small MS4 Phase II General Permit TXR040000 | Agenda | Presentation |
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| Monday, October 17, 2022 | Public Meeting Construction General Permit TXR150000 | Notification | Agenda | ||||
| Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System General Permit (MS4) TXR040000 | Notification | Agenda | Webcast | Presentation |
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| October 21, 2021 | Construction General Permit TXR150000 | Notification | Agenda | Presentation | Handouts | ||
| October 18, 2019 | Multi Sector General Permit TXR050000 | Notification | Agenda | Summary | Webcast | Presentation | Handouts |
| March 21, 2017 | Small MS4 Phase II General Permit TXR040000 | Notification | Agenda | Webcast | Presentation | Handouts | |
| October 17, 2016 | Construction General Permit General Permit TXR150000 | Notification | Agenda | Summary | Webcast | Presentation |
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| January 8, 2015 | Multi Sector General Permit TXR050000 | Notification | Agenda | Webcast | |||
| September 24, 2012 | Public Meeting Small MS4 Phase II General Permit TXR040000 | Notification | Agenda | Webcast | |||
| February 21, 2012 | Construction General Permit General Permit TXR150000 | Notification | Agenda | Webcast | Handouts | ||
| June 13, 2011 | Small MS4 Phase II General Permit TXR040000 | Notification | Agenda | Webcast | Handouts | ||
| April 27, 2011 | Small MS4 Phase II General Permit TXR040000 | Notification | Agenda | Webcast | Handouts | ||
| July 22, 2002 | Multi Sector General Permit TXR050000 | Agenda |
Related Documents
- Water Facts and Stats
- Facts Statistics - Did you Know?
- EPA’s Getting in Step: “Engaging and Involving Stakeholders in Your Watershed
Staff Contact
For more information or to suggest topics for future stakeholder meetings, call our main Water Quality Division line, 512-239-4671, or via e-mail at SWGP@tceq.texas.gov
If you have any questions concerning the workgroup or need special accommodations at a meeting, e-mail via OUTREACH@tceq.texas.gov.