The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Commissioner Toby Baker announced today that requests for grant applications will be accepted beginning Friday, Jan. 15 for more than $56 million in funding available for environmental, ecological, or economic projects. Baker made the...

The TCEQ and Samsung Austin Semiconductor invite Texas kindergarten through fifth grade students to submit their artwork depicting how they, along with their friends and family, help keep the air and water clean, conserve water and energy, and reduce waste....

Winter is here, and with it comes frosty weather. Although it's rare to see temperatures in the low 20's in much of Texas, the cooler weather still has an impact on your fuel economy. So whether you’re taking a road...

This week not only marks the start of autumn, but it also marks Pollution Prevention Week. Pollution prevention is any practice that reduces, eliminates, or prevents pollution at its source. Source reduction allows for the greatest and quickest environmental improvements...

Summer is here, and Texans have already seen rising temperatures. Warmer, drier weather can be hard on your garden and backyard, but composting is a great way to not only nourish your soil but reduce waste and save a little...

(MEDIA: Both TV and radio public service announcements are available for download .) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Take Care of Texas program today announced that country music star Kevin Fowler has released a follow-up to last year’s popular...

(MEDIA: Public service announcements are available for download .) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Take Care of Texas program today announced that Grammy-award winner Rick Trevino will join country music star Kevin Fowler as the voice of its successful...

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Take Care of Texas program has announced the winners of its K-5 art contest. Students were asked to submit artwork showing how they help keep the air and water clean, conserve water and energy,...

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Take Care of Texas program has announced the winners of its K-5 art contest. Students were asked to submit artwork showing how they help keep the air and water clean, conserve water and energy,...

Today marks the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. If you are ready to celebrate by taking action, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Take Care of Texas can help. “The TCEQ continues to demonstrate, on Earth Day and every...