Did you know that Texas has six state flowers? Yes, that’s right, six—well, sort of. You’re right if you think that the bluebonnet, Lupinus…
In the spring of 1901, the Texas Legislature decided to select a state flower. There were two initial suggestions. One contender was the cotton boll…, On March 7, 1901, the legislature signed a bill approving Lupinus subcarnosus, a species of bluebonnet, as the state flower. However, there are…, Is it Illegal to Pick Bluebonnets?
Is something not quite right with your compost pile?
Perhaps the materials are not breaking down or the pile is emitting a foul odor. Issues of this nature can be attributed to something as simple as…, Pile is Wet and Has a Bad Odor
If your compost pile is wet and producing a foul odor that smells like rancid butter, vinegar, or rotten eggs, the…
Pictured (left to right): Sponsor Texas Chemical Council General Counsel Sam Gammage, second-grade winner Seoyul Kim, TCEQ Commissioner Emily Lindley…
Winners of the Take Care of Texas art contest were recently announced, revealing that two Austin area contestants, the grand prize winner and the…
Congratulations to first place students Jacobo Arango and Sofia Ramirez
Every year, students throughout the state grab their video cameras and head outside to compete in the annual Take Care of Texas Video Contest. The…
Below are some other great environmental education resources. Ranging from water conservation to protecting endangered species, these organizations…
Teachers looking for professional development opportunities can check out these organizations that provide resources for strengthening your…
Congratulations to first place students from McKinney and Laredo!
TCEQ’s Take Care of Texas video contest grows more competitive each year, as it has once again received the most entries in the contest’s history.…
Local student named grand prize winner in Take Care of Texas Kids Art Contest!
A 2nd grade student at Walker Station Elementary in Sugar Land has been named the grand prize winner in a statewide art contest.
The Texas Commission…
Texans encouraged to join Rogers & Bowen by taking the pledge
Take Care of Texas, a program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, has tapped Texas country music mainstays Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen…
Texas is a big and beautiful state and it's important we protect and conserve its natural resources for future generations. Across the state, Texans…
We have received your submission and will contact you if further information is needed. We appreciate your participation in the Take Care of Texas…
If you did your spring cleaning or had extra time to tidy up over the last few months, you may have encountered some hazardous chemicals. If you’re…
Some leftover or used household products contain chemicals that can present safety concerns if not managed properly. These products are often called…, Many communities in Texas either have HHW drop-off facilities or hold HHW collection events for their residents. TCEQ maintains a list of ongoing…, The TCEQ does not maintain a list of collections of any combination of the following:
Batteries
Used Oil
Latex Paint
Antifreeze
These “BOPA”…, You can decrease the HHW in your own home by following some simple guidelines.
REDUCE the amount of HHW you keep in your house:
Buy only what you…, If you have any questions regarding specific items, we encourage you to read more on TCEQ’s Household Hazardous Waste: A Guide for Texans webpage for…
Insulated drink cups, coolers, and product packaging are made from a product called expanded polystyrene or EPS. This material, more commonly…
The City of Waco is among cities that have recently started programs to divert EPS from landfills. We caught up with Kody Petillo, Assistant Director…
For every item that is put into a recycling bin, there is a new opportunity waiting on the other side, thanks to the manufacturers who make products…
Texas is home to a variety of manufacturers using recycled material feedstocks, including:
Paper and paperboard manufacturers turning recycled…, “Consumers are asking for more sustainable products and packaging,” reports Jason Ball, President of Reterra, a chemical PET recycler based in…,
Texas has a big recycling economy, and it needs more (and cleaner) feedstock to keep it running! One of the biggest challenges for manufacturers…