Register Now for the 2026 TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair and Conference May 19 – May 20, 2026 – San Antonio

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2026 TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair and Conference (ETFC)

Agency staff leads over 100 courses and discussions at Trade Fair. Topics include air and water permitting, oil and gas, industrial and solid waste management, compliance and enforcement, and remediation programs.

Are you wondering what the 2026 TCEQ Schedule is? 

May 19-20, 2026 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
TCEQ has proudly offered professional development and training for over 30 years. Attendees from across the environmental sector will join TCEQ staff at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center for learning and development opportunities.

ETFC Classrooms
The Environmental Trade Fair and Conference offers more than 100 classroom presentations in 13 different educational tracks.

Working with the TCEQ
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2026 Exhibit Hall Floor Plan

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Inline Booth: $999
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Chat with TCEQ Staff About:

• Air Permitting
• Aboveground Storage Vessel Safety Program
• Field Operations
• TERP – Texas Emissions Reduction Plan
• Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program
• APO (Aggregate Production Operations)
• Clean Water Certification, Dry Cleaner Registration, and Remediation
• Field Operations
• Industrial & Hazardous Waste Permit Issues, Classifications, and Exemptions
• Municipal Solid Waste Permits, Recycling, and Composting
• Medical Waste
• Occupational Licensing
• Petroleum Storage Tank Program
• Pollution Prevention / RENEW – Resource Exchange Network for Eliminating Waste
• Sludge Transporters
• Superfund
• Used Oil
• Voluntary Cleanup Program and Corrective Action
• Field Operations
• NonPoint Source Program
• Texas Groundwater Protection Committee
• Water Availability Division
• Water Quality Division
• Water Quality Planning Division
• Water Supply Division
• Central Registry and CCEDS – Consolidated Compliance and Enforcement Data System
• TCEQ Employment
• GIS Geographic Information System & Texas Open Data Portal
• Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program
• STEERS – State of Texas Environmental Electronic Reporting System
• Website Feedback
• Supplemental Environmental Projects
• Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program

Schedule At a Glance for 2026 TCEQ Conference

8:30–9:30 Air Permits Division Update
Overview of current Air Permit Division issues.
Samuel Short
Basic
10:30–11:30 Standardized Authorizations: Permits by Rule and Standard Permits
Overview of standard authorization and workbooks.
Trishia McDonald
Basic
1:00–2:00 New Source Review (NSR) Permits
Step-by-step guide to the NSR permitting process.
Kristyn Jacher
Intermediate
2:15–3:15 Submitting a Complete Emission Reduction Credit (ERC) Generation Application
Learn helpful tips and get feedback on how to submit a complete ERC Generation application.
Marie Mercado, P.E.
Intermediate
4:00–5:00 Federal Operating Permits (Title V) Overview and Updates
Overview of submitting Title V projects, discussion of STEERS submissions, and Excel unit attribute forms.
Savannah Quiros
Basic
8:30–9:30 TCEQ Hurricane Response and Post-Event Enforcement Discretion Submissions
TCEQ’s preparations and response to hurricanes with an overview on how to submit an enforcement discretion request.
Anthony Buck, Mark Staedtler
Intermediate
10:30–11:30 Office of Compliance and Enforcement Updates
New programs and rule updates from TCEQ regions and divisions.
Kristi Mills-Jurach, P.E.
Basic
1:00–2:00 Approaches to Improving Produced Water Management in the Permian Basin
Potential to reuse produced water to recharge depleted aquifers and reduce well blowouts.
Dr. Bridget Scanlon, P.G., University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology
Intermediate
2:15–3:15 Ethics Training for Professional Geoscientists 2026
Laws, regulations, and examples regarding P.G. licensee ethics in Texas.
Mark N. Varhaug, P.G., Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
Basic
4:00–5:00 Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyor: Professional Practice Update and Ethics
Updates on engineering ethics and code of conduct, and board activities and initiatives.
Michael Sims, P.E., Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Basic
8:30–9:30 Environmental Quality and Compliance Assistance along the Texas-Mexico Border
Overview of how TCEQ protects human health and natural resources along the Texas-Mexico border.
David Ramirez, Eddie Moderow
Basic
10:30–11:30 TCEQ and North American Development Bank: Binational Air Quality Fund and Border Infrastructure Financing
Overview of binational air quality funding and environmental infrastructure financing along the U.S.-Mexico border.
TCEQ Commissioner Tonya R. Miller; John Beckham, CEO, North American Development Bank (NADBank)
Intermediate
1:00–2:00 Texas-Mexico Environmental Fellowship
Panel discussion on binational environmental fellowships, leadership development, and research collaboration between Texas and Mexico.
Secretary Diana Susana Estens de la Garza (Coahuila); Sharon Macías Cadena (SEMARNAT); Dr. David J. Eaton, UT Austin; Sam Stone, Texas Parks and Wildlife
Intermediate
2:15–3:15 Drought, Flood, and Binational Water Management in the Rio Grande Basin
Overview of current conditions, reservoir operations, and water management in Tamaulipas, including the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo).
Secretary Raúl Quiroga Álvarez (Tamaulipas); Francisco “Dan” Sainz, USIBWC
Intermediate
4:00–5:00 Introduction to Border 2035: The U.S.-Mexico Environmental Program
Overview of the upcoming Border Environmental Program, priority areas, and the framework development process.
Maria Sisneros, U.S. EPA Region 6–El Paso; Sharon Macías Cadena, SEMARNAT
Intermediate
8:30–9:30 Stormwater: MSGP Permitting
Overview of multi-sector general stormwater permit requirements and renewal process.
Veronica Medrano, Haley Stinchcomb
Basic
10:30–11:30 Stormwater: CGP Permitting
Overview of the Construction General Stormwater permit and how to submit a CGP application in STEERS.
Adam Liuzza, Racheal Ajayi
Basic
1:00–2:00 Introduction to IHW Solid Waste Registration and Annual Waste Summary Reporting
Overview of the Industrial and Hazardous Waste Program applicability, submission process, and guidance available.
Priscilla Hudson, Alexis Heredia
Basic
2:15–3:15 PST Rules and Compliance Resources
Overview of PST rules and available compliance tools for PST facilities.
Mariana Chacon-Zambrano, Gabrielle Price
Basic
4:00–5:00 Understanding the Enforcement Process
Overview of policy used to initiate enforcement, determining penalty amount related to TCEQ orders, and compliance tracking.
Miles Wehner, Savannah Jackson
Basic
8:30–9:30 TCEQ Laboratory Accreditation Program Annual Update
Annual update on TCEQ’s laboratory accreditation program.
Krista Butler
Basic
10:30–11:30 Holistic Data Quality Evaluation
Overview of the analytical data quality monitoring elements and what they mean for practitioners.
Bryan J. Eck, Environmental Standards
Intermediate
1:00–2:00 PFAS in Air OTM Methods
Measurement of PFAS compounds in air. Methods discuss OTM-50 and OTM-45.
Kesavalu Bagawandoss, SGS North America
Intermediate
2:15–3:15 Beyond PFOA and PFOS: What is Impacting Landfills and Wastewater Treatment Plants?
How do we characterize the impacts of regulated PFAS on landfills and wastewater treatment plants.
Taryn McKnight, Eurofins
Intermediate
4:00–5:00 No session scheduled
8:30–9:30 Occupational Licensing Overview
Overview of Occupational Licensing, including Criminal History Requirements.
Tamara Calhoun
Basic
10:30–11:30 News, Updates, and FAQs about TCEQ Licensing
News, updates, and frequently asked questions about TCEQ Licensing.
Velma Fuller
Basic
1:00–2:00 Occupational Licensing Training Updates for Licensees and Training Providers
Updates for licensees and training providers on TCEQ occupational licensing training.
Kenny Smith
Basic
2:15–3:15 Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEP) Program
Overview of the SEP program and its role in enforcement settlements and environmental projects.
Adena Crider, Carlos Flores
Basic
4:00–5:00 No session scheduled
8:30–9:30 RG-658: Your Guide to Exiting Post-Closure Care
Discover key steps to end your post-closure obligation and responsibly release your landfill permit.
Arten Avakian, P.G.
Intermediate
10:30–11:30 Alternate Liner and Overliners: Options and Modeling Approaches
Learn about alternative liner and overliner options, and approaches used to support a design demonstration.
Jeff Young, P.E.; Nevzat Turan, P.E., Weaver Consultants Group
Intermediate
1:00–2:00 MSW Landfill Liner Reports: Clarity, Consistency, and Accuracy
Learn essential elements and best practices for clear, complete soil liner and geomembrane/geosynthetic liner reports.
Robert Pedersen, P.E.
Intermediate
2:15–3:15 Plan Smart, Handle Smart: Waste Acceptance Plans and Special Waste
Guidance on preparing effective waste acceptance plans and confidently managing special waste under state rules.
Lindsay Ross, Chance Robinson
Basic
4:00–5:00 Modernizing Groundwater Reporting for MSW Landfills
Overview of the upcoming eReporting system and essential groundwater sampling and reporting requirements.
Eric Clegg, P.G.; Chance Robinson
Intermediate
8:30–9:30 Latest Program Developments in the Radioactive Materials Division
Updates from the Radioactive Materials and Underground Injection Control programs.
Chance Goodin
Basic
10:30–11:30 Uranium Mining in Texas
Update on the state’s uranium recovery programs.
Thomas Fenstemaker, P.G.; Alyssa Thompson, P.E.
Intermediate
1:00–2:00 The Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office and the Texas Nuclear Energy Renaissance
Updates from TANEO and the advanced nuclear energy industry in Texas.
Jarred Shaffer, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office
Basic
2:15–3:15 Class VI Letter of Determination Process and Common Issues
Summary of the Class VI review process and common requests for additional information.
Phil Rossiter, Mariia Alekhina, P.G.
Intermediate
4:00–5:00 Class I Waste Disposal Well Application Revisions and Requirements: What Has Changed?
Summary of changes to the application form and areas of focus in the review.
Chelsea Brown, Henry Cook, P.E.
Basic 8:30–9:30
Water Quality Division Updates
Summary of updates for the Water Quality Division.
Robert Sadlier
Basic
8:30–9:30 Online Applications Submissions and Process for Permit Maintenance Items for Domestic and Industrial Individual Permits
How to submit individual permit applications in STEERS and permit transfers, cancellations, billing changes.
Erwin Madrid
Basic
10:30–11:30 Domestic Permits Processing
An overview of the permitting process, relevant rules and legislation, draft permit application forms, and regionalization for domestic wastewater permits.
Jeevanthika Vignes
Basic
10:30–11:30 Domestic Use of Reclaimed Water
Understanding domestic reclaimed water use, regulatory framework, permitting requirements, and safety standards.
Crystal Li, P.E.
Intermediate
1:00–2:00 Produced Wastewater Permitting
Permitting options for discharging produced wastewater into surface waters of the state of Texas.
Cole Gray, DrPH, MPH
Advanced
2:15–3:15 Introduction to the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Pretreatment Program and Audit Process
Overview of TPDES Pretreatment Program requirements and TCEQ’s auditing process for approved TPDES pretreatment programs.
Samuel Braunstein, Jessica Alcoser
Basic
2:15–3:15 Identifying Industrial Users: Tools Available to Publicly Owned Treatment Works
Review of TPDES permit application requirements and an overview of tools available for identifying industrial users.
Sarah O’Neill
Intermediate
4:00–5:00 Homeland Security Update
Overview of updating Homeland Security Water Quality Emergency Preparedness System contacts and information.
Bridget Malone
Basic
8:30–9:30 Texas Surface Water Quality Standards Update
Overview of the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards (TSWQS) and the status of proposed revisions.
Myriam Loving
Intermediate
8:30–9:30 Overview of the Texas 2026 Integrated Report of Surface Water Quality
An overview of the results of the Texas 2026 Integrated Report of Surface Water Quality.
Andrew Sullivan
Intermediate
10:30–11:30 The TCEQ Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program
An overview of TCEQ’s Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program.
Samantha Gonzalez
Basic
10:30–11:30 Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant Funding Opportunities
Information about the Clean Water Act 319(h) Nonpoint Source Program and types of projects funded.
Ricardo Briones
Basic
1:00–2:00 An Overview of the Galveston Bay Estuary Program
A snapshot of work, stakeholder engagement, recent successes, and growing visibility in the watershed.
Zoe Gapayao
Basic
2:15–3:15 Surface Water Right Applications Record Updates
Strategies and tips on completing the TCEQ Surface Water Right applications.
Jose Vela, Heather Zuo
Basic
2:15–3:15 Water Availability Resources
TCEQ’s online resources for accessing valuable water rights information, data and guidance tools.
Lauren Simmons
Basic
4:00–5:00 Compliance Investigation Process in a Watermaster Program
An overview of the compliance process in a Watermaster program.
Thomas Ammons, Ashton Stoner
Intermediate