Reporting an Environmental Violation
Environmental Enforcement
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REPORTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATION
If someone is messing with your part of Texas, you can report a suspected environmental violation by visiting www.tceq.state.tx.us and clicking on the red “Make an Environmental Complaint” link. Generally, it would be wise to consult with competent professionals prior to contacting the TCEQ in order to assemble the most persuasive case possible.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT
The need to enforce private environmental rights can arise in many different circumstances, such as (for example):
A tenant misused hazardous materials
An operator did not obtain a proper permit
A seller failed to disclose environmental property damage
A neighbor’s operations contaminated your property
Someone dumped illegal material on your property
Generally, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has enforcement power to punish and remedy environmental violations on behalf of the public.
Once the TCEQ commences a regulatory enforcement action, interested parties should monitor the case to completion. The TCEQ is a large agency that is historically understaffed. Assisting the TCEQ is generally helpful, and often needed.
If the matter becomes a formal contested case, you may want to file a request to be designated an “interested party.” There are regulatory rules that affect whether a person qualifies as an “interested party.” It is not an automatic designation. There is more information on contested case hearings on our Somebody thinks I messed with Texas page.
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CONTACT US
We represent clients all over Texas to help them enforce their rights under environmental laws. If you think someone has messed with your piece of Texas, please contact us at 927-381-9800 to schedule an appointment, discuss your remedies and obtain assistance in pursuing your rights.
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