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Texas Shares Sustainable Holiday Gift Ideas 

December 9, 2022

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) says it’s time to ditch go-to gifts like fuzzy socks, gift cards, and plastic toys and replace them with more sustainable ones that…

Filed Under: Member News

Texas Launches New Process to Engage Public under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act 

October 28, 2022

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has kicked off a new process to engage Texans in public participation to meet Title VI requirements of the Civil Rights Act. Title…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: environmental justice

Texas Expands Lead Testing in Schools and Childcare Facilities with New Online Portal

October 7, 2022

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is expanding its free statewide Lead Testing in School and Child Care program with a new self-guided and self-paced portal to help eligible…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: drinking water, lead

COVID-19 Waste Disposal Guidance

August 3, 2022

Relevant to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) responsibilities associated with the State’s Biological Hazards Annex, the agency prepared regulatory guidance regarding the transportation, treatment and disposal of COVID-19…

Texas Spreads the Word on Water Conservation in Tips Video 

July 8, 2022

Water is a vital natural resource in the State of Texas. If your state experiences drought conditions or hopes to spread awareness on the value of water conservation, feel free…

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Texas to Form Advisory Group on EV Battery Reuse & Recycling

May 20, 2022

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has announced the formation of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Reuse & Recycling Advisory Group to provide recommendations for legislation, policies, and practices…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: recycling, vehicle

Texas Video Features Everyday People Making a Difference

May 13, 2022

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality produces videos to spread the word about conserving water, keeping the air and water clean, and reducing waste. Usually, the agency has a celebrity…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: conservation, education

States Celebrate Earth Day with Parties, Podcasts, Pledges, & More   

April 22, 2022

Happy Earth Day! Of course, every day is Earth Day at the state environmental agencies, but on April 22 each year, states mark the occasion by bringing key accomplishments and…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: earth day

Texas Recycling Seen as Major Economic Boon

February 11, 2022

According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the recycled material supply chain is an important and growing piece of the Texas economy. TCEQ’s recently published Recycling Market Development…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: recycling

Texas Sheds Light on Value of Extended Air Monitoring following Emergencies

February 4, 2022

A new report by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) examining several high-profile emergency events, including Hurricane Laura and Winter Storm Uri, suggests that wide-scale regional deployment of agency…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: climate, data collection, public health, technology

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