The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a proposed rule to redefine Waters of the United States (WOTUS), with a final rule expected in 2026. ESE Partners is already reviewing the pre-publication draft to understand potential impacts on data collection, delineations, and permitting across Texas. Here’s what the new definition could mean for upcoming projects—and how we’re preparing clients for what’s ahead.

Leaking petroleum storage tanks can leave lasting impacts on soil, groundwater, and property value. Through the TCEQ’s LPST Program, contaminated sites are identified, remediated, and brought to safe closure. ESE Partners combines technical expertise with regulatory insight to deliver efficient, compliant, and cost-effective remediation across Texas.

Texas is entering a historic era of broadband investment, and environmental due diligence is becoming a cornerstone of responsible development. As the state expands digital infrastructure from rural communities to growing metro regions, ESE Partners helps ensure broadband projects move efficiently, safely, and in compliance with environmental regulations.

From vacant industrial tracts to vibrant community spaces, the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex is redefining what progress looks like. ESE Partners helps developers turn brownfields into opportunity — combining environmental cleanup, compliance expertise, and strategic planning to make redevelopment both safe and sustainable.

Applications for the Texas Middle Mile Program are due today. This landmark broadband initiative will shape how Texas connects — and environmental readiness remains key to a strong submission. ESE Partners helps teams ensure their projects are compliant, resilient, and built responsibly for the long term.

From updated TCEQ guidance to shifting EPA enforcement priorities, Texas developers and municipalities are facing a new era of environmental accountability. Here’s how ESE Partners helps clients stay ahead of change — not react to it.