Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Famous amongst Texans for receiving multiple complaints and doing nothing about it. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, often referred to by its acronym 'TCEQ' is the state's version of the federal agency 'EPA' (Environmental Protection Agency), with the sole purpose of protecting the state's public health and natural resources with the three goals of clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste; as it has stated on its government website. But, has it lived up to its standards? short answer: Not exactly.
Permit Approval
If you decide to look the TCEQ on your browser; one of the first things that will pop up will include a variety of reports including the ones made by environmental non-profit Public Citizen, stating their multiple efforts to get the agency's attention on Clean Air violations and complaints on their constant approval of permits.