Earthworks 2022 TCEQ Sunshine Commission Comments

“Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the mission and performance of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the sincere hope that they will be seriously considered when improving operations and services. The thoughts and observations within this narrative were derived from a variety of means, including but not limited to Earthworks’ experiences associated with many TCEQ dealings involving oil and natural gas emission sources over the last decade. In addition, the statements made within this document also reflect actions and dealings from within the Agency itself from a retired TCEQ staff member who participated in and experienced the Sunset process during two previous review cycles. Statements made within this narrative are not being shared lightly or in jest, as documentation exists both inside and outside the TCEQ that can confirm these comments…”