Mission Statement
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect
our state's human and natural resources consistent with sustainable
economic development. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the
safe management of waste.
Agency Philosophy
To accomplish our mission, we will:
- base decisions on the law, common sense, good science, and
fiscal responsibility;
- ensure that regulations are necessary, effective, and
current;
- apply regulations clearly and consistently;
- ensure consistent, just, and timely enforcement when
environmental 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
- hire, develop, and retain a high-quality, diverse
workforce.
EEO Commitment: The TCEQ is an equal
opportunity employer. The agency does not allow discrimination on
the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,
disability, age, sexual orientation or veteran status.
