EFFECTIVETexasDec 31, 2026High priority✓ Human reviewed

Texas added annual operational-status reporting for registered scrap-tire generators

Texas Water Code §5.587 created annual operational-status reporting for temporary and indefinite authorizations. TCEQ states the requirement became effective September 1, 2024 for scrap-tire generators and land-reclamation projects whose registrations do not expire and otherwise lack regular reporting.

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Texas tire shops and other registered scrap-tire generators with open-ended registrations should submit their annual operational-status report through STEERS by December 31 and keep registration information current.

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LifecycleEffective
DeadlineDec 31, 2026
VerifiedSep 23, 2026
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Sep 23, 2026

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