Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s environmental investigators risk daily exposure to raw sewage and noxious chemicals. To ensure the safety of all field staff and that no inadvertent exposure to…
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Texas Efforts Yield Benzene Compliance Near Houston
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) announced this week that state efforts have been successful in reducing benzene emissions in the Galena Park area in Houston. Due to additional…
Texas Tackles Wrapping Paper Waste, Recycling
In a recent Take Care of Texas blog post, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) highlights the importance of recycling during the holidays and gives tips on reducing giftwrap…
Texas CEQ Leads Monitoring Efforts of Key Coastal Species
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) this year took the lead on monitoring efforts of a key coastal species – seagrass – marking the first time anyone has monitored…
Texas to Fund Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Fleet Vehicles
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced this week that it is accepting grant applications for the Texas Clean Vehicle Fleet Program. The grants encourage businesses, governments, and other entities…
Texas Offers Grants for Clean Transportation and Alternative Fueling Facilities
As part of its Clean Transportation Triangle and Alternative Fueling Facilities Programs, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is offering grants to help defray the costs of building or…
TCEQ Offers Grants for Upgrading to New, Emission-Reducing Tech
The Texas Commission of Environmental Quality is calling for proposals for New Technology Implementation Grants (NTIGs). The NTIG program provides grants to assist in the implementation of new technologies to…
Texas CEQ Marks 25 Years of Successful Internship Program
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality this week marked 25 years of the Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program during its annual conference at the University of Texas. The program, which…
Texas Spotlights ‘Boots on Ground’ to Ensure Public Water Supply Safety
Extensive water inspection efforts are spotlighted in an article recently published by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) as part of its public outreach. In TCEQ’s ‘Boots on the…
TCEQ Names 2016 Environmental Excellence Awards Winners
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has announced nine winners of its annual Texas Environmental Excellence Awards. The awards, which will be presented on May 4, bring attention to…
