As the new year begins and we put 2020 behind us, many Texans will be looking to refresh and reset their routines and habits. With National Houseplant Appreciation Day coming up on Jan. 10, Take Care of Texas is highlighting...

In Texas, heating and cooling account for as much as 40% of your home’s energy usage. With the arrival of colder weather it can be tempting to crank up the thermostat, leading to higher energy costs. Luckily, there are many...

Read about the 2021 Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program (MLEIP) at TCEQ.

How about including a resolution to reduce plastic use?

As 2020 ends, drought continues across much of our state. As of December 2020, the portions of Texas experiencing some level of drought conditions has increased dramatically over the past year. There have been several droughts of note in Texas’...

Texas' historic brewer of Shiner beers has joined the ranks of Proud Partners and shares their approach to saving water and energy and reducing their waste. Spoetzl strives to Take Care of Texas and you can learn more about their efforts on our blog.

Create less landfill waste and save energy while decorating your home or business for the holidays.

What will the future of environmental jobs look like and how should we prepare for them?

Replacing toilet parts is a great way to save water, but what you don’t know can cause you trouble and cost you time and money.

Make a plan to enter your kids' artwork in the 2021 Take Care of Texas Kids Art Contest.