Texas reported 1734 facilities releasing 187.8M lbs of toxic chemicals in the most recent EPA Toxic Release Inventory dataset, ranking #3 nationally out of 50 states. The dominant release pathway is land, accounting for 49.9% of the state total. Texas’s leading TRI industry is Chemicals, contributing 59.9% of all state releases. Use the map below to explore facilities by location, or filter by air, water, or land discharges.
Texas’s Toxic Release Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Releases | 187.8M lbs |
| Reporting Facilities | 1734 |
| National Rank | #3 of 50 states |
| Air Releases | 47.9M lbs (25.5%) |
| Water Releases | 16.8M lbs (8.9%) |
| Land Releases | 93.7M lbs (49.9%) |
Top Industries in Texas
| Industry | Total Releases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals | 112.5M lbs | 59.9% |
| Petroleum | 20.3M lbs | 10.8% |
| Electric Utilities | 12.6M lbs | 6.7% |
| Hazardous Waste | 9.8M lbs | 5.2% |
| Food | 9.1M lbs | 4.8% |
| Paper | 6.8M lbs | 3.6% |
| Primary Metals | 3M lbs | 1.6% |
| Fabricated Metals | 2.5M lbs | 1.3% |
| Plastics and Rubber | 2.4M lbs | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.1M lbs | 1.1% |
| Machinery | 1.8M lbs | 0.9% |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product | 1.6M lbs | 0.8% |
| Transportation Equipment | 1.2M lbs | 0.6% |
| Petroleum Bulk Terminals | 515K lbs | 0.3% |
| Computers and Electronic Products | 502K lbs | 0.3% |
| Chemical Wholesalers | 464K lbs | 0.2% |
| Wood Products | 451K lbs | 0.2% |
| Electrical Equipment | 107K lbs | 0.1% |
| Beverages | 35K lbs | 0% |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 25K lbs | 0% |
| Printing | 16K lbs | 0% |
| Textiles | 12K lbs | 0% |
| Furniture | 8K lbs | 0% |
Top Facilities in Texas
| Facility | City | Industry | Total Releases |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS-CHOCOLATE BAYOU PLANT | ALVIN | Chemicals | 20.6M lbs |
| INEOS NITRILES USA LLC GREEN LAKE PLANT | PORT LAVACA | Chemicals | 18.8M lbs |
| TM DEER PARK SERVICES LP | DEER PARK | Chemicals | 10.3M lbs |
| US ECOLOGY TEXAS INC | ROBSTOWN | Hazardous Waste | 7.9M lbs |
| LYONDELL CHEMICAL CO | CHANNELVIEW | Chemicals | 5.1M lbs |
About the Data
Data sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities in covered industry sectors that manufacture, process, or use listed chemicals above threshold quantities must report annually. The map uses the most recent available EPA TRI dataset. Release volumes reflect regulatory reporting quantities and are not direct measures of health hazard or human exposure. For the full national picture and all-state rankings, visit the US Toxic Release Inventory Map.
Explore Neighboring States
- Arkansas Toxic Release Map
- Louisiana Toxic Release Map
- New Mexico Toxic Release Map
- Oklahoma Toxic Release Map
For the complete national dataset and all-state rankings, visit the US Toxic Release Inventory Map.
