Biennial Report to the 84th Texas Legislature: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Page: 2
94 p.View a full description of this report.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
Report Requirements
he TCEQ's Biennial Report to the Legislature is published every
December prior to a regular legislative session, as required by the Texas
Water Code, Section 5.178. This submission to the 84th Legislature
also contains other information and reports that are required by statute:
TCEQ * Description of cooperative research efforts, page 23 [Water Code
5.1193]. This information was last published in December 2012 in
the Biennial Report to the 83rd Legislature (SFR-57/1 2).
How to reach the TCE Waste exchange information, page 39 [Texas Health and Safety Code
Phone: 5 9Q Section 361.0219(c)]. This information was last published in Decem-
ber 2012 in the Biennial Report to the 83rd Legislature (SFR-57/1 2).
C * - " S Revenue spending from solid waste disposal and transportation fees,
page 49 [THSC 361.014(a) and (b)]. This information is published for
the first time as part of the biennial report.
W www = g " * Assessment of complaints received, page 51 [Water Code Section
5.1773]. This information was last published in December 2012 in
the Biennial Report to the 83rd Legislature (SFR-57/1 2).
* Permit time-frame reduction process, page 58 [Government Code,
Section 2005.007]. This information was last published in December
T...t p eg i 51 2.39-028 2012 in the Biennial Report to the 83rd Legislature (SFR-57/12).
o *4 " S i S Office of Public Interest Counsel evaluation of performance measures,
page 65 [Water Code Section 5.2725]. This information was last
- published in December 2012 in the Biennial Report to the 83rd Legis-
publications lature (SFR-57/1 2).
* Study on water basins without a watermaster, page 74 [Water Code
Sections 11.326(g) and (h)]. This information was last published in De-
cember 2012 in the Biennial Report to the 83rd Legislature (SFR-57/1 2).
Agency Mission
and Philosophy
Mission
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state's pub-
lic health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic develop-
ment. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.
STEPhilosophy
y ds nt w dsrimno n . . ^To accomplish our mission, we will:
"as "f r s ion. n , ion " ri base decisions on the law, common sense, sound science, and fiscal
sx, , r n irresponsibility;
Ar " sat A, y y ensure that regulations are necessary, effective, and current;
qs n in " rms by apply regulations clearly and consistently;
"o 2239 " " " ensure consistent, just, and timely enforcement when environmental
r y wri x n TX laws are violated;
- ensure meaningful public participation in the decision-making process;
* promote and foster voluntary compliance with environmental laws and
provide flexibility in achieving environmental goals; and
2 . 0 hire, develop, and retain a high-quality, diverse workforce.
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This report can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Matching Search Results
View five pages within this report that match your search.Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Report.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Biennial Report to the 84th Texas Legislature: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, report, 2014; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth639059/m1/4/?q=Lamar+University: accessed June 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.