There are currently nine areas in Texas that do not meet or barely meet Federal Clean Air Quality Standards (or National Ambient Air Quality Standards). They are designated as non-attainment, near non-attainment (barely meeting standards), or Early Action Compact (EAC) (not meeting standards and have pledged to meet standards earlier than required by the Clean Air Act).
Non-attainment areas are:
- Houston/Galveston
- Dallas/Ft. Worth
- Beaumont/Port Worth
- El Paso
Near non-attainment areas are:
- Victoria
- Corpus Christi
Early Action Compact (EAC) areas are:
- San Antonio
- Austin
- Tyler/Longview
What can I do?
Monitor personal vehicle use! Check out the Drive Clean Across Texas website to find out what the law requires and what you can do to make Texas a clean air state. The Drive Clean Across Texas Campaign is Texas' statewide public outreach and education campaign designed to raise awareness and change attitudes about air pollution. Drive Clean Across Texas strives to change driving behavior to reduce vehicle emissions and clean up the air in Texas.
Find out more about air quality by visiting the EPA's website on Air Trends.
