Open Records Request Form

Use the online Open Records Request form below to submit an electronic Public Information Request (PIR) or, if you prefer, download or print an Open Records Request Form (Microsoft Word format, 270KB) and , fax or mail it to the Public Information Officer.

All TCEQ records are available for public view unless one of the exceptions to disclosure applies.

Please input your contact information below. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

(E-Mail is the preferred form of communication.)


Many facilities are found in the TCEQ's Central Registry. For example a search by Regulated Entity (RN) will reveal permits and registrations regarding a facility's Air, Water, Waste or Remediation ID numbers.


Listed below are exceptions in the Public Information Act that apply. Government Code Chapter 552 - Public Information Exit TCEQ Web site., lists the exceptions. Some types of information that may be kept confidential include:

  • private, personal information such as certain financial or medical information;
  • certain law enforcement information, which may include the identity of informers;
  • complainant´s identity;
  • some information related to ongoing litigation;
  • proprietary information submitted by regulated entities;
  • attorney-client (privileged).

Fees may apply for the creation of lists from the agency´s databases.

Are you requesting any and all documents including those that may meet an exception from disclosure under the Public Information Act (PIA)?



(NOTE: 'Any and all documents' option may require an Attorney General ruling.)


Do you need the documents certified?

All Open Records Requests are reviewed by TCEQ Open Records & Reporting Services staff.


Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Attn: Public Information Officer, MC 197
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087
E-Mail:
Fax: 512/239-OPEN (6736)
Last Modified 8/19/08
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