TCEQ-Small Business and Local Government Assistance Program

Polly Porter

In today’s business climate, rules, policies, and best management practices have become more complex, challenging, and costly to implement and maintain. The TCEQ’s Small Business and Local Government Assistance Program provides free and confidential assistance to those who may not have access to the same resources as a larger municipality or corporation. Whether you operate or manage a construction company, a manufacturing facility, an independent school district, a regulated MS4, or other organization, this is a program that can provide information and assistance to you about the environmental regulations, permits, and policies in Texas.

Presented by Polly Porter

Current Position:
In 2002, Polly began working in the Small Business and Local Government Assistance (SBLGA) program as a Compliance Assistance Specialist in the TCEQ Waco regional office where she provides technical assistance to customers in 20 counties. As the stormwater project team’s technical specialist, Polly has provided a variety of presentations and contributed to numerous regulatory guidance documents and compliance tools. She continues to train new agency employees on stormwater issues.
Prior Experience and Education:
She began with the agency 2001 as an intern in the Abilene regional office of the TCEQ’s predecessor agency, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. Polly received a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science with emphasis in Business Management, Communications, and Geology from McMurry University in 2001. Prior to beginning her state service with the Texas Department of Human Services, she worked for twelve years in the insurance industry in property and casualty claims, risk management, and administration.