The new rule modernizes some aspects of commercial oilfield waste disposal and recycling. But rules for burying oilfield waste on private property remain limited.

Jon Niermann expects to assist project developers with permitting at Vinson & Elkins and to defend clients in enforcement actions.

The City of Marlin issued a boil water notice after water pressure dropped below 20 PSI, as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

By CorpGov Editorial Staff Vinson & Elkins has hired Jon Niermann, former chairman of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), as a partner in its Austin office. Mr. Niermann is a longstanding public servant,

Twelve Texas counties have recently exceeded federal air quality standards for particulate matter, commonly known as soot.

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Dallas and Tarrant Counties are falling short of state air quality standards, according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The two local counties are among 12 statewide flagged for poor air quality.

A statewide competition promoting environmental protection has reached the semifinals. Four of the six contestants are from San Antonio.

A solid plan to upgrade our state's water infrastructure should be at the top of the Texas Legislature's to-do list.

In its proposal to exclude eight counties from stricter federal pollution rules, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality cited either bad air monitoring data or "exceptional events ...

The new rule modernizes some aspects of commercial oilfield waste disposal and recycling. But rules for burying oilfield waste on private property remain limited.

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso Water officials said one of their water wells tested positive for E. Coli on Wednesday. Officials said the well is currently not in use. The well is located on Coolidge Way and south of Interstate 10.