Description
Regulated by EPA and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), environmental quality in Texas is routinely monitored and checked against Federal and State regulatory standards. San Antonio and the surrounding counties are part of one of the fastest growing regions in the country, with thousands of people moving to Texas each and every day. One of the major challenges facing our state is how to manage this rapid growth, while maintaining clean and healthy environments across the region. A failure to meet environmental standards as a result of growth and development can have significant long-term implications for both the physical health of our residents, and the economic future of our state. In this class, we will discuss the basics of environmental regulation and discuss the impacts on the future of Texas.
