The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has announced that it will offer a second round of Alternative Fueling Facilities Program (AFFP) grants to eligible individuals, businesses, and government entities to…
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Texas Governor Selects TCEQ to Distribute $209 Million in Automakers’ Settlement Funding
Governor Greg Abbott has selected the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to be the lead agency for purposes of Texas’ participation in the Environmental Mitigation Trust. This trust was established…
Presentation on Disaster Debris: Planning and Relief
This November 30 webinar was given to ECOS’ SMM Workgroup by: Chuck Carr Brown, Secretary, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Chair, ECOS Waste Committee Kelly Cook, Director, Critical Infrastructure Division,…
Texas Touts Economic Impacts of Recycling
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has released a study on the Economic Impacts of Recycling showing that the overall impact of recycling municipal solid waste (MSW) on the Texas…
States Celebrate Pollution Prevention Week
Each year, the third week of September marks Pollution Prevention (P2) Week, which was created in honor of the Pollution Prevention Act passed 27 years ago. P2 Week provides an…
Texas Works Hand-in-Hand with U.S. EPA on Hurricane Harvey Response
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the U.S. EPA, in coordination with local and other state and federal officials, are continuing to work together to address the human…
As Texas CEQ Responds to Unprecedented Hurricane, ECOS Member Experiences Sought
In response to the widespread and unprecedented flooding from Hurricane Harvey, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is working swiftly and diligently to help communities assess damage, manage debris,…
Texas EnviroMentor Program Provides Environmental Regulation Assistance
In an effort to assist small businesses, local governments, and independent school districts in complying with environmental regulations, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Small Business and Local Government…
Texas Shares Tips on Living Sustainably
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), as part of the Take Care of Texas campaign, frequently shares advice on how citizens can make more environmentally and wallet-friendly choices in…
Texas Honors Innovators with Environmental Excellence Awards
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on May 17 recognized several organizations and individuals with the state’s highest environmental honor – the Texas Environmental Excellence Award. The awards have been…
