Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services (T.E.J.A.S.) is a Houston-based environmental justice organization that works with communities affected by industrial pollution, especially in East Houston and the Houston Ship Channel region. Its mission is to educate residents about environmental health risks, build community power, and promote enforcement of environmental laws and public participation in decision-making.
Environmental justice, air and water pollution control, public health protections, environmental law enforcement, community education, language justice, and grassroots civic participation.
Primarily foundation and philanthropic grants, along with institutional and donor support.
Founded by Juan Parras, Bryan Parras, and Ana Parras; associated with Houston-area environmental justice coalitions and community advocacy networks.
non-profit organization
