The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) have announced an extensive calendar of public meetings and contested case hearings scheduled from July through September 2026. These events will address numerous proposed environmental permits, including Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permits for wastewater and Air Quality Standard Permits for new air pollution sources across various Texas counties.
In July, preliminary hearings include GRBK Edgewood LLC and Rummel & Rohde Farms Ltd concerning a wastewater permit in Williamson County, and Lower Valley Water District for a wastewater permit in El Paso County. A public meeting is also set for Qyk Brands LLC regarding a concrete batch plant air permit in Liberty County.
August's schedule features preliminary hearings for Melissa 413 LLC and Tommy Doak Robbins on a wastewater permit in Collin County, and Logan X Ready Mix LLC for an air quality permit in Wise County. Additionally, Vantage Data Centers TX11, LLC will have a notice and comment hearing on a new Federal Operating Permit in Bexar County, and Fermi Equipment Holdco, LLC's proposed electric generation facility in Carson County will be discussed at a public meeting.
Looking into September, PMT Development, LLC has a public meeting scheduled for a wastewater permit in Kaufman County. Freeport LNG Development, L.P. will also undergo a notice and comment hearing regarding a significant revision to its Federal Operating Permit for the Freeport LNG Regas Facility and Liquefaction Plant in Brazoria County. Many contested case hearings will be held virtually, while public meetings are planned for specific locations, providing opportunities for public engagement on these critical environmental permitting decisions.