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TCEQ adopts $687 million FY2026 operating budget, citing 24% increase from prior year
Summary
The commission approved the executive director's recommended FY2026 operating budget totaling $687,000,000, an increase largely attributed to exceptional items and legislation, and an FTE cap increase of 172.5 positions.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on Aug. 20 approved the agency's fiscal year 2026 operating budget recommended by the executive director. Deputy Director Janae Burse presented the proposal.
The recommended total for FY2026 is $687,000,000 compared with the FY2025 budget of $556,000,000 — a $131,000,000 increase, or 24%. Staff attributed the increase to exceptional item…
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