President’s Message: Texas Legislature faces Major Budget Hurdle in Upcoming Session

TCC President & CEO Hector L. Rivero

The Texas Legislature will convene in January to the largest budget shortfall in its history.  The state constitution requires the Legislature to pass a balanced budget each legislative session. At the beginning of each session, the Texas State Comptroller estimates how much revenue will be available for the Legislature to appropriate for its biennial budget.  Budget experts estimate the budget shortfall could top $25 billion, but Comptroller Susan Combs will announce the actual revenue estimate in January. 

Budget experts agree on the reasons for Texas’ budget shortfall: “One reason is the worst economy we’ve experienced in 75 years,” said Dale Craymer, president of the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TTARA), who recently spoke to the TCC Advocacy Committee.

As a result of the economic recession, state sales tax receipts, which bring in almost two-thirds of the state’s tax revenue, started falling in February 2009 and have made a tepid recovery since April of this year.  Another factor is that in 2009, the Legislature used $8 billion in federal stimulus money and a $5 billion surplus to balance the current two-year budget. This is one-time money that won’t be available to legislators in 2011again,” Craymer said.

Gov. Rick Perry and House and Senate legislative leaders have asked state agencies to cut 7.5 percent from current budget to offset the current year budget shortfall, and identify 10 percent cuts for the next two-year budget.  In 2003, the State faced a $10 billion budget shortfall and successfully passed a balanced budget without cutting essential services.

But it will likely be impossible to bridge this year’s budget gap with cuts alone.  That is why many legislators are eyeing Texas’ $9 billion Rainy Day Fund.  It was created in the late 80’s and is funded by severance taxes on oil and gas.  The Rainy Day Fund was created to help the state during hard economic times not unlike what we are experiencing now. But, tapping the Rainy Day Fund requires a two-thirds vote by the House and Senate, which always proves to be challenging. 

Craymer suggests the Legislature will need a combination of agency cuts, using some or all of the Rainy Day Fund, accounting measures that shift costs forward, and possibly new revenue including taxes or fees, despite no new tax promises. The Legislature will also give serious consideration to allowing voters to consider legalizing casino gambling, or allowing slot machines and off-track betting at existing paramutual race tracks.  . 

There will be great pressure on legislators to find new money and the most politically palatable path always leads to taxes on business and industry.  For this reason, TCC is vigilantly monitoring the budget process and meeting with legislative leaders to discourage any legislation that would negatively impact the chemical industry.

The list of tax threats against our industry is long and includes: franchise tax changes; property tax split roll; appraisal caps; elimination of sales tax exemptions on energy, raw materials, or machinery and equipment; elimination of property tax exemptions on pollution control equipment, and any assortment of fee increases.  State legislators must remain committed to not raising taxes during this fragile economic recovery. 

Other legislative challenges include in the upcoming session include protecting hard fought tort reforms.  Lee Parsley, President of the Texas Civil Justice League, urges the business community to defend against bills targeting mesothelioma litigation and changes to the state’s workers’ compensation system, arbitration and other trial lawyer attacks.

The Legislature also will be busy considering sunset bills for 28 state agencies including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Public Utility Commission (PUC), Railroad Commission, and Texas Department of Insurance (TDI).

As if that weren’t enough, the Legislature is required to pass a Congressional redistricting bill and will also redraw the maps for state Senate and House legislative districts.  All this will likely be overshadowed by politically charged hot-button issues like immigration reform and voter ID.

The 82nd Legislature will be one for the record books and TCC will be fully engaged to protect its members interests the whole way through.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Should the Agency be Sunset or Continue to Exist?

Derek Seal Winstead PC

By: Derek Seal, Winstead PC

Unless the Texas Legislature affirmatively acts during the 82nd Legislative Session in 2011, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (the “TCEQ”) will automatically cease to exist.  That's right.  Under state law, unless TCEQ is continued by the Texas Legislature, TCEQ is abolished as of September 1, 2011.

But TCEQ is not alone.  The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission (the “Sunset Commission”) is currently reviewing TCEQ and 27 other agencies that each statutorily expire unless the Texas Legislature decides that the agencies should survive beyond 2011.  The Sunset Commission process involves a review of everything TCEQ is charged to do, including how the TCEQ carries out its duties and whether TCEQ could be more efficient and effective.  Ultimately, the Texas Legislature will decide (i) whether to modify legislative mandates applicable to TCEQ, (ii) whether TCEQ should be abolished and, if so, (iii) whether TCEQ’s duties should be transferred to other state agencies.

The Sunset Commission review of TCEQ is not conducted in a vacuum.  Rather, the process invites intensive public input.  If the Sunset Commission's review of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (the “TNRCC”) back in 2000 is any indicator, expect the Sunset Commission to be inundated with ideas and suggestions about policies and procedures that various stakeholders, including public interest groups, environmental groups, and the regulated community think the legislature should require TCEQ to implement.  The Sunset Commission’s recommendations will likely spawn heated debate if not an all-out policy war, which will be settled during the 2011 legislative session.

The Sunset Commission – The Decision-Makers
The Texas Sunset Act creates the 12-member Sunset Commission that conducts an assessment of each state agency under review.  The assessments generally focus both on whether the need for the agency continues to exist and on changes to improve basic agency functions.  To form the Sunset Commission, the Lt. Governor appoints 5 Senators and one public member and the Speaker of the House appoints 5 House members and one public member.  Current Commission membership is as follows: Sen. Glenn Hegar, Chair; Rep. Dennis Bonnen, Vice Chair; Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa; Sen. Joan Huffman; Sen. Robert Nichols; Sen. John Whitmire; Rep. Larry Taylor; Rep. Linda Harper-Brown; Rep. Rafael Anchia; Rep. Byron Cook; Lamont Jefferson, Public Member; and Charles McMahen, Public Member.

The Sunset Review Process – Setting the Stage
The agencies currently under review for the 82nd Legislative Session were required by statute to submit a Self-Evaluation Report (“SER”) to the Sunset Commission by September 1, 2009.  The SER serves as the first step in the process, and includes a list of issues identified by the agency as ripe for discussion.  After the Sunset Commission staff reviews the SER, Sunset Commission staff will meet with agency staff, public interest groups, the regulated community, and other state oversight agencies such as the Legislative Budget Board, the State Auditor and the Governor's Office, and key legislative offices.  After the meetings and the gathering of information, Sunset Commission staff will develop recommendations and publish a Staff Report, which includes an overview of the agency and a list of recommendations broken down in the form of numerous issues.  The Sunset Commission will meet and consider Staff Reports, take public testimony during a public hearing, and later vote on final recommendations at a subsequent Sunset Commission meeting 2 to 3 months later.  The review schedule for various agencies takes from 3 to 8 months and is largely a function of the size and complexity of an agency. 

The TCEQ submitted its SER in October 2009, and the Sunset Commission is scheduled to hold a hearing on the TCEQ review on December 15-16, 2010.  The Sunset Commission is scheduled to vote and make its final recommendations regarding the TCEQ to the 82nd Texas Legislature on January 12, 2011, which is one day after the 82nd Legislature convenes.

After the Sunset Commission adopts the Staff Report on TCEQ, the final decisions will be converted into legislation (the “TCEQ Sunset Bill”).  Sunset bills are among the few bills which legislative leadership considers as high priority.  These bills are given preference over other bills in both the substantive committees as well as for scheduling Senate and House floor debate.  The reason is to ensure that the state policies and programs implemented by an agency under Sunset Review do not fall by the wayside if the agency is not continued in existence. 

Due to the breadth of Sunset bills, they have historically been battlegrounds for policy wars.  The TNRCC Sunset bill in 2001 includes multiple examples of “policy war” provisions, which were added as amendments.  For example, the TNRCC Sunset bill was enacted after it was amended to provide for mandatory air permitting for “grandfathered facilities,” prohibitions on the location of a concrete crushing facility, mandatory penalties for operating a rock crusher or concrete plant without a permit and prohibitions on using salt domes for disposal of hazardous waste.

If there are not clear winners or losers after the battle lines on the TCEQ Sunset bill have been drawn and the legislative session comes to an end in May 2011, one legislative option would be to simply continue the agency for two years and take up the debate again in the subsequent legislative session in 2013.  As one real-life example, at the end of the 81st Regular Legislative Session in 2009, Sunset bills to continue six state agencies - including the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Department of Insurance - were not enacted.  Since no action was taken on the Sunset bills for those agencies, the agencies were slated to be abolished as of September 1, 2009 and be phased out and terminated on September 1, 2010 even though there was no intention of killing the agencies. 

In a called special session, the legislature chose to extend the life of the agencies that would have otherwise been abolished since the functions and programs of the agencies would not have continued without legislation.  Interestingly, the same legislation which extended the life of several state agencies in 2009 moved the expiration date for the TCEQ up by two years from September 1, 2013 to September 1, 2011.

Conclusion - The Battle Begins
Sunset Commission staff has concluded its review of the TCEQ.  It will be important for regulated entities to be involved during the remaining review of the TCEQ in order to provide the perspective of the regulated community into the agency’s mission and function. 

Derek Seal is an environmental law practitioner at Winstead PC in Austin.  He was involved in the Sunset Commission review of the TNRCC in 2000-2001, as both General Counsel for State Representative Warren Chisum, who was a member of the Sunset Commission in 2000-2001, and also as General Counsel of the House Committee on Environmental Regulation.  In November 2002, he was Special Counsel to then TCEQ Commissioner and later Chairman Kathleen Hartnett-White during a time when the TCEQ was implementing many of the changes required by the TNRCC Sunset legislation.  Prior to joining Winstead PC, he was the General Counsel for TCEQ.

Dow Chemical Named Texas Employer of the Year

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has named The Dow Chemical Company its 2010 Texas Workforce Employer of the Year.  

The company was honored at the 14th Annual Texas Workforce Conference held November 17-19 in Dallas.  Dow was chosen from among five exemplary finalists for its collaboration with the Texas workforce system, and for supporting the agency’s goal of ensuring that both employers and workers have the resources and skills Texas needs to remain competitive in the 21st century.

“I applaud Dow Chemical for setting the bar high, and demonstrating that innovation, collaboration and dedication lead to a winning formula,” said TWC Chairman Tom Pauken. “Through its continued partnership with Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast and Brazosport College, Dow’s involvement in workforce development is fundamental to growing a highly skilled workforce and creating jobs for their region.”

Nominated by Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast (Gulf Coast), Dow has played a vital role in the communities of the Texas Gulf Coast region for decades. Its partnership with the Brazoria County Petrochemical Council and Workforce Solutions produced a successful pilot project to develop a program on Applied Instrumentation, a high-demand skill set for the engineering industry and for Dow technicians. This program was replicated and expanded to include 13 more training modules and five additional companies.

“With more than 6,500 employees in Texas, Dow Chemical recognizes that a highly trained workforce is its greatest asset,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Ronny Congleton. “We congratulate Dow Chemical for its commitment to its workers and to the communities it serves.”

Dow dedicates resources to a TWC project that matches industry jobs to military job descriptions to help returning veterans secure employment. The company employed 40 youth in the Summer Jobs for Youth and Energy Venture Camp programs and works with local communities and Brazosport College to address science, technology, engineering, and math workforce educational goals.

“Texas Workforce Solutions recognizes Dow Chemical as its Employer of the Year because of its leadership and innovation, and for the contributions made by the thousands of individual members that comprise this exceptional company,” said TWC Commissioner Representing the Public Andres Alcantar.

Each of the 28 local workforce development boards recognized a Local Employer of Excellence at the conference. The award honors an employer that is actively involved with Texas Workforce Solutions and has made a positive impact on employers, workers and the community.

Texas Attorney General says EPA Ignored Law in Rejecting Permits

TX Attorney General Greg Abbott

he Texas Attorney General’s office recently said that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violated federal law in rejecting state operating permits for Texas refineries, chemical plants and power plants.

The attorney general’s office made the claims in a brief filed with the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans in opposition to EPA’s disapproval of the state’s flexible permit program.  TCC is also part of the litigation against EPA, along with other state and federal business and industry associations.  The coalition filed its brief on December 3 in the 5th Circuit in opposition of EPA’s disapproval of the flexible permit program.

EPA rejected the flexible permit program, which is operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), in July of this year. The state contends the federal Clean Air Act required approval or rejection of the state’s program within 18 months of the state’s submission of the program to EPA for approval or disapproval. The state submitted the program to EPA for its approval back in 1994 and didn’t hear back from the federal agency for 15 years.

“The federal government waited well over a decade – three presidential administrations – to take action on and ultimately reject the TCEQ’s Flexible Permits Program rules,” the attorney general’s office said in a statement.

EPA contends the flexible permits, which provide a single emissions limit for a facility, do not allow accurate assessment for pollution coming from multiple sources within a plant.

Texas argues the permits, which were the first several plants had to operate under, are as effective in regulating pollution as the individual source permits EPA prefers.

In September, EPA warned plants holding flexible permits they will face unspecified increased enforcement action if they don't move to the federal permits.

EPA Seeks Extension on Stricter Boiler MACT Rules

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced in a press release that it filed for an extension in federal court for the final issuance of rules establishing stricter emissions limits for large and small boilers, solid waste incinerators and process heaters (“Boiler MACT”). 

The Agency was under a court order to issue the final rules by January 16, 2011, but it is now seeking to extend the deadline until April of 2012.  The press release stated “the additional time is needed for the agency to re-propose the rules based on a full assessment of information received since the rules were proposed.”

The EPA has received tremendous pressure to revise the proposed rules from manufacturing groups as well as members of congress. Last week, a group of senators wrote a letter to Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and EPA Administrator Jackson urging them to release a Department of Commerce study analyzing the economic impact of the rules.

Should the courts grant the EPA’s request for an extension, manufacturers have urged EPA to continue meeting with the interested parties to ensure that the new emission limits are realistic and affordable. Boilers represent major investments for many companies, and adding unnecessary compliance costs could add to consumer costs in the end.

Federal Trade Groups Seek Funding Denial for GHG Regulations

The American Petroleum Institute, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, and 20 other business associations asked congressional leaders to deny funding for the US Environmental Protection Agency to implement its planned greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act.  NOTE: is ACC part of this group?  If so, we should specifically name them too.

“The state of the economy and high U.S. unemployment were major themes in this year’s elections,” the groups said in a Nov. 30th letter to House and Senate Democratic and Republican leaders, and appropriations committee chairmen and ranking minority members.

“The industrial and agricultural sectors are vital to a strong economy, and have a necessary role in maintaining and creating jobs,” it continued. “Unfortunately, EPA’s GHG rules will stifle job growth in these sectors and further burden State budgets already hampered by the slow revenue growth and increased costs.”

EPA began to develop regulations to control GHG emissions after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2007 that the agency had the authority to do so under the CAA.  The Obama administration and members of Congress on both sides of the aisle have said that legislation would be preferable, but were not able to act. EPA’s program is scheduled to begin with implementation of a so-called “tailoring” rule directed at refineries, chemical plants, and other major industrial facilities in January.

“The stationary source rules will have real consequences on future job growth and industrial expansion,” the groups said in their letter. “These rules will hamper construction and modifications for facilities in the United States. Indeed, we can expect a virtual freeze on new construction of manufacturing facilities or energy efficiency modifications to existing facilities. That result will harm not only our industries but those that are dependent on construction and the clean energy sector.”

In a separate Dec. 1st letter to US Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-NV) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the Industrial Energy Consumers of America asked the Senate to place a two-year moratorium on EPA’s GHG regulatory implementation as part of a continuing resolution or omnibus spending bill for fiscal 2011.

“The regulatory uncertainty associated with the EPA rules that are to go into effect on Jan. 2, 2011, will stop any hope of new capital investment in existing or new facilities in the manufacturing sector,” IECA President Paul Cicio said in the letter. “Without capital investment, economic growth and job creation will not develop as needed.”

Meanwhile, EPA is moving forward with plan to call on certain states to update their Clean Air Act implementation plans to cover greenhouse gas emissions. According to EPA officials, these changes will ensure that, beginning in January 2011, the largest industrial GHG emissions sources can receive permits. EPA has identified 13 states that need to make changes to their plans, allowing them to issue permits that include GHG emissions, including: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Wyoming.

ACC Report: Economic Outlook For U.S. Chemistry Industry Improving

The outlook for the U.S. chemicals manufacturing sector is improving gradually and global production is set to increase in the coming year, thanks in part to dramatic growth in export markets for the products of chemistry, according to the 2010 Year-End Situation and Outlook, a report released by the American Chemistry Council (ACC).

For 2010, U.S. chemistry exports will be up by 17%, shifting the trade balance for the industry from a $0.1 billion deficit to a $3.7 billion surplus, its best performance in ten years. The growth in export markets also has partially offset soft domestic demand for the products of chemistry.

“A stronger outlook for U.S. chemical manufacturers means they can continue to drive innovation and economic growth, protect hundreds of thousands of good American jobs and compete in a growing global marketplace,” said ACC President and CEO Cal Dooley. “To maintain this momentum, we need sound economic, energy and environmental policies that will encourage the growth of America’s manufacturing sector and foster technological advances while also protecting human health and the environment.”

Domestically, chemical production volumes have increased across all regions of the United States in 2010 following steep declines in 2008 and 2009. The largest gains have occurred in the Gulf Coast and Ohio Valley regions, boosted by export demand for basic chemicals and plastics. Output is expected to grow moderately in all regions in 2011 and continue to improve through 2012.

The $674 billion American chemistry enterprise accounts for more than 10 percent of U.S. exports and provides approximately 780,000 jobs in the United States.

Growth in export markets is driven by several factors, including favorable energy costs, resulting from developments in extracting natural gas from shale; and growth in emerging markets, where recovery, and now expansion, has been strongest.

U.S. natural gas markets have seen a dynamic shift over the past five years as a result of increased capacity to extract natural gas from organic shale deposits. Reserves have risen by one-third, resulting in lower prices and greater availability of ethane, a feedstock material derived from natural gas that is the basis for hundreds of manufactured products. This low price for natural gas compared to oil has enabled U.S. chemicals manufacturers to become more competitive than producers in much of the rest of the world.

“Shale gas extraction has been a ‘game changer’ for America’s chemical manufacturers, enabling us to remain highly competitive in a global market,” Dooley said. “We want to ensure that the appropriate regulatory policies are in place to capitalize on this energy source, while ensuring protection of our water supplies and the environment.”

Growth in emerging markets, most notably in China, India, and Brazil, is increasing demand for chemistry feedstock materials. Production of chemistry products in emerging economies increased by 12.2% in 2010, and further gains are expected. During 2011, as emerging nations continue to present good growth prospects, trade in chemicals will continue to expand.

Despite the recovery, jobs in the U.S. chemistry industry are not expected to increase in the coming year. Since the beginning of the recession, the chemistry industry has lost more than 80,000 jobs, and chemical industry employment will continue to decline slightly as productivity gains outpace production growth. However, average hourly wages for chemistry industry employees rose 4.3% in 2010 and are expected to advance even further in 2011 and 2012.

“Innovations and technological developments are the key components to maintaining and building the U.S. chemical manufacturing base, along with the high-skill, high-paying jobs that are crucial to helping rebuild the economy,” Dooley said.

Throughout 2010, companies have continued to focus on improving efficiencies, product innovations, and increased research and development, according to the report. At the end of 2010, the stage is set for improving operating rates and profit margins, which could lead to moderate increases in new plant and equipment investment in the United States.

Grant Helps Southeast Texas Residents Train for Technical Jobs

A $1 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 grant is opening doors to well-paying jobs for dozens of low-income and unemployed southeast Texas residents.

Distributed by the Houston-Galveston Area Council, the grant provides tuition-free technical training and support services for eligible participants.  Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast provided staff from its workforce centers to help determine participant eligibility for the grant.

“This has been a wonderful opportunity for us to serve our community and to be a resource for training and educating our local workforce,” said Joy Weiner, grant coordinator.  Weiner helps facilitate the grant through the Alvin Community College Continuing Education Workforce Development Department (ACC-CEWD).

The grant funds education in high-skill disciplines, including training in industrial electrician technology, welding, truck driving, nursing and medical assistance, and licensed vocational nursing.

Along with ACC-CEWD, Texas State Technical College (TSTC), the San Jacinto College District, the Adult Reading Center in Pearland, and the Pearland Economics Development Corporation collaborated to make the grant possible.

“There’s a tremendous need for this type of grant,” said Dr. Sarah Jones, vice president for Continuing and Professional Development for the San Jacinto College District. “And the best way to go is through a collaborative effort just as we’re doing here.”

For George Williams Jr., the training has led to a number of new job opportunities. “Even with 16 years working experience, I have been unemployed since March 2009,” Williams said. “Now that I have finished the program, I have received five job offers. I do not have any doubt about gaining employment very soon.”  Williams said he’s since had a second interview with a company for a maintenance technician position and is optimistic about getting an employment offer.

Once the last of the 15 total training sessions is completed this fall, Weiner says the program will focus more on helping participants land jobs. “At the beginning of the grant allocation, the focus was to get students in the classes; now it is to help them gain employment,” Weiner said. “We plan on doing a lot of outreach to employers, sponsoring job fairs and working with temporary agencies for placement. Also, everyone leaves this training program with a professional résumé.”

Weiner said officials are hoping for further funding to expand and continue the programs.
“Our partnerships and collaborations in the community have been the best, and the benefits will be seen for years to come,” she said. “The Houston area is only beginning to see the passion, drive, and commitment these grant partnerships have formed. We all share a great interest in increasing employment opportunities for a skilled workforce.”

Cherry Wins World Demolition Award For Environmental Recycling Program

Cherry, a Houston-based, family-operated demolition and recycling company, was awarded top honors for its demolition and environmental recycling program held at the World Demolition Awards program in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Cherry’s Demolition and Recycling Environmental Award recognized the company’s safety record, reduced environmental impact, recycling strategies, green work practices, and control of noise, pollution and disturbance. The award was presented by Demolition & Recycling International magazine, part of the KHL Group that is now the leading supplier of international construction information in the world.

“Having the international community recognize our accomplishments in demolition and environmental recycling is a terrific honor,” said Leonard Cherry, president and co-owner of Cherry.

“A key part of our overall environmental mission is to recycle our demolished concrete, asphalt and steel into re-usable material. Instead of adding bulk to landfills, we recycle as much construction debris as possible,” Cherry explained. “Doing so not only significantly reduces the amount of concrete, asphalt and steel waste that ends up in landfills, but it helps preserve our nation’s natural resources.”

Cherry believes that a successful demolition and concrete/asphalt crushing company must adopt solid environmental, social responsibility and sustainability initiatives. The company serves the Gulf Coast with demolition and recycling services, which includes the recycling of more than one million tons of concrete and asphalt and approximately 40,000 tons of steel each year. Cherry is considered one of the biggest recyclers in the state of Texas.

Cherry was founded in 1952 and has grown to meet and exceed the changing demands of customers, communities and governing bodies. The company’s complete cycle of capabilities includes: safety-first demolition contracting for an industrial site, office building, or home; cost-effective removal of road and highway materials; superior resources for stabilized materials; and professional recycling of demolition and other industrial waste.

ACIT South Texas Region Holds Economic Outlook Forum

ACIT South Texas Region held its Economic Outlook Forum in Corpus Christi on December 8th.  Held at the Flint Hills Resources facility in Corpus Christi , more than 200 attendees heard presentations from Frank Brogan, Director of Engineering, Finance & Administration at the Port of Corpus Christi; Roy DeBolt, Contracts Manager at Kiewit Offshore Services; Ed McKinley, Site Director of Celanese International; and Rich Tuttle, Director Regional External Affairs at Flint Hills Resources.  ACIT thanks the Forum sponsors:

Representing Total Safety (from left) Scott Laughery, Melanie Thormahlen, Teri Tinnell

Upcoming TCC & ACIT Events

February 24, 2011 – Mid Coast Reverse Trade Show at the Lake Jackson Civic Center. Click here for more details.

March 8, 2011 – Chemicals Day Legislative Dinner at Sullivan’s Restaurant in Austin, sponsored by The Mundy Companies.

March 9, 2011 – TCC/ACIT Chemical’s Day at the Texas State Capitol.

June 6 -9, 2011 – TCC/ACIT EHS Seminar at Moody Gardens in Galveston.

Upcoming Member Events

For a listing of TCC & ACIT Member promotions and events, please click here. 

(These events are not organized or endorsed by TCC or ACIT.)