Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Email Format
Environmental ServicesTexas, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is the state's environmental agency, charged with protecting human and natural resources in a way that supports sustainable economic development. It operates from a central office in Austin and sixteen regional offices across Texas, employing roughly 2,800 people. Based in Austin, Texas, the agency coordinates environmental oversight for the state. Decisions are based on the law, common sense, sound science, and fiscal responsibility, with regulations that are necessary, effective, and current. The agency aims to apply rules clearly and consistently, enforce environmental laws in a timely and fair manner, and ensure meaningful public participation in its decision-making processes. It supports voluntary compliance and flexibility in reaching environmental goals, while hiring, developing, and retaining a diverse, high-quality workforce and maintaining a commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination.