The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality warns that everyone’s favorite spooky holiday can create a terrifying amount of trash if you’re not careful about your treats and festivities. The agency…
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Texas Offers Emissions Reduction Plan Rebates for Eligible Light-Duty Vehicles
Under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Emissions Reduction Plan, the agency is now accepting applications for its Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program. Grants are available for…
Texas Forges Commitment with Mexican State to Address Shared Environmental Concerns
Last week, state environmental officials from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Coahuila Secretariat of the Environment signed an agreement to work together toward a healthier environment…
Texas and Mexico Sign Binational Agreement on Environmental Cooperation
Last month, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department signed a four-year memorandum of cooperation with the State of Chihuahua, Mexico. The memorandum outlines…
Texas Releases Story Map Tool for Fire Data
This week, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and U.S. EPA announced a new interactive story map tool to keep the public informed about response activities surrounding the Intercontinental…
Texas Repurposes More Than 33 Million Tires
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has made significant gains in addressing scrap tire management issues and reducing the number of unauthorized scrap tires stockpiled in the state. During…
Texas Hosts Student Video and Art Contests
This month, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) organized the Take Care of Texas Video Contest. Students in sixth through twelfth grade were invited to submit a 30-second video…
Texas Identifies Business Improvements for Legislators
For the upcoming legislative session, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) identified five recommendations to legislators to help the agency expedite air permits, solidify the TCEQ’s enforcement authority, give…
Energy Company Remedies Air Violations at Natural Gas Facilities in Six States
On November 1, three states and two federal agencies announced a settlement agreement with midstream energy company MPLX LP (MPLX) to strengthen air pollution controls at natural gas processing plants…
ECOS 2018 State Innovation Award Videos
In honor of ECOS’ 25th anniversary, the ECOS State Program Innovation Awards took to the big screen at the 2018 Fall Meeting in Stowe, Vermont. Twenty-two states submitted excellent video nominations showcasing the results of innovative programs…
