The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has produced a video spotlighting its extensive air monitoring networks that are among the most extensive in the nation. The data collected by…
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Spirit of Giving Is Alive and Well in Texas
From food drives to organized cleanups, the spirit of giving is alive and well at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) – not just every once in a while,…
Texas to Deploy New Air Monitoring for Rapid Assessment & Response
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is significantly enhancing its air monitoring capabilities, thanks to new equipment funded by the Texas Legislature and savings from the agency’s 2019 budget.…
Texas Spreads the Word on Tips for a Green Halloween via Social Media Contest
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…
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…
