The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has approved penalties amounting to $260,076 for 21 entities found in violation of state environmental regulations. These violations span several enforcement categories including air quality, industrial wastewater discharge, multi-media, municipal wastewater discharge, petroleum storage tanks, and public water systems.

The enforcement actions resulted in agreed orders issued in various categories: two air quality, one industrial wastewater discharge, two multi-media, one municipal wastewater discharge, three petroleum storage tanks, and eleven public water systems. Additionally, a default order was issued for a municipal solid waste violation.

On April 8 and April 15, TCEQ's executive director approved penalties consisting of $44,147 against 25 entities.

Further details of the agenda items addressed in today’s meeting can be accessed on the TCEQ website. The next TCEQ meeting is set for May 1, 2025, and will be available for live viewing on the Agenda Meeting Webcasts webpage. Archived meetings are available on the TCEQ YouTube channel. For updates, TCEQ can be followed on Twitter: @TCEQ.