Who We Are
Pasadena Citizens’ Advisory Council (PCAC) provides a forum for communication between industry and community in Pasadena, Texas.
Next Meeting
Tues., April 22, 2025
Plant Security I: Overview of Security in Local Industry
Spotlight on...
Intercontinental Terminals Company
PCAC plants will use one picture to tell the story of what the plant does or where its products end up.
About Us
Pasadena Citizens’ Advisory Council (PCAC) builds a true partnership between Houston Ship Channel industry and community in Pasadena, Texas. At meetings held 9 times a year, we provide a forum for candid conversation about industry-related issues of community interest or concern.
Open, honest dialogue makes plant members aware of what the community expects of them. It helps community members understand what plants do and how they work.
The primary issues we address are environment, safety, health, security, emergency response and communications, and hazardous materials transportation. We also discuss other quality of life issues like the economy and education.
Click here for some background information on why Citizen Advisory Councils were formed, what role they play, and specific information on the Pasadena CAC.
The Pasadena Citizens’ Advisory Council (PCAC) provides a forum that opens dialogue between citizens and industry, addresses issues of interest to both, and promotes awareness and understanding of those issues.
- Industry and community will work together to educate the community about who "industry" is, their operations, and what they do for the community.
- Community and industry will work together to improve industry's understanding of community concerns.
- Industry will share its operating philosophy with the community, so the community can assess industry performance and work with industry to bring about changes to improve the quality of life in Pasadena.
PCAC 2025 Dates
- Tues., Jan. 28
- Tues., Feb. 25
- Thurs., Mar. 27*
- Tues., Apr. 22
- Tues., May 27
- No June or July meetings
- Tues., Aug. 26
- Tues., Sept. 23
- Tues., Oct. 28
- No November meeting
- Tues., Dec. 2
- No late December meeting
* Tues., March 25 is Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Candidates’ Forum
- Our members include individuals who live or work in Pasadena and representatives of organizations and government entities serving the city. Our 18 Houston Ship Channel Industry members include the major petrochemical industry facilities in Pasadena, Texas. The PCAC web Membership Directory lists names and additional information about our community and industry members.
- If you're interested in PCAC, attend a meeting! Please contact our facilitator at [email protected] for details.
- PCAC held its first meeting in January 1991 and celebrated its 30th anniversary in January 2021.
- In 1997, PCAC began keeping a paragraph-a-meeting history of activities, meeting topics, tours, and speakers. See PCAC history.
- Pasadena CAC is one of 9 community advisory councils or panels in east Harris County, Texas. Local plants began reaching out to community leaders to form advisory groups around 1990 as part of the Responsible Care initiative of the Chemical Manufacturers Association (now the American Chemistry Council). The most recent industry advisory group in the area was formed in 2011.
- To see a list of communities served and participating plants, check the CAP directory.
- To learn more about community advisory councils or panels in general, see CAP Basics.
How do I...
- Find out what TxDOT decided regarding SH 225 and I-610 East projects
After conducting a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study on the SH 225 and I-610 East highway expansions, TxDOT compiled its findings into several reports, which can be viewed on the TxDOT website. For information about the PEL process, click this TxDOT link. The entire 45-page PEL Study Report is also available on the website.
- Find information about plant incidents
CAER Online, provided by East Harris County Manufacturers Association, is where Plant incidents that are noticeable and potentially concerning to the community are posted as messages online and on the CAER Online App (Apple Store or Google Play).
- Sign up for City of Pasadena Emergency Notifications
The City of Pasadena uses Swift911™ , a system designed to make phone calls to specific people or areas in the event of an emergency or for sharing important information. Click this link for details and to learn more: https://www.pasadenatx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7395/Ready-Pasadena-Press-Release-PDF
- Find out about Weather and other events in Harris County
Check ReadyHarris.org provided by the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. They offer helpful information about weather and other events.
Recent Topics
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- March 27, 2025 -- Annual Report on Worker Safety in PCAC Plants. Summary. Presentation.
- February 25, 2025 -- Workforce Development II: Tour of PISD's Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School. Summary.
- January 28, 2025 -- Workforce Development I: Overview and the PetroChem Works Tool. Summary. Presentation.
- December 3, 2024 -- Celebrating Diane Sheridan's 34 Years as PCAC Facilitator. Summary.
- October 22, 2024 -- Annual Report on Emissions from PCAC Plants. Summary. Short Presentation. Orientation Packet.
- September 24, 2024 -- Flaring 101: An Overview. Summary.
- August 27, 2024 -- Program Planning and Membership. Summary
- April 23, 2024 -- Tour of OxyChem's Central Emergency Operations Center. Summary. Presentation.
- March 26, 2024 -- Annual Report on Worker Safety in PCAC Plants. Summary. Presentation.