The Regional Environmental Task Force, a network of law and code enforcement officers who collaborate to combat illegal dumping and other environmental crimes in Central Texas, has served the 10-county CAPCOG region since 1996. The multiple jurisdiction task force works together to conduct outreach and provide educational opportunities and operates an illegal dumping hotline to help bring violators to justice and protect public health and the environment across the region. It membership meets several times a year to discuss issues regarding illegal dumping and other environmental crimes.