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In order to file an objection against a pollution permit in Texas, the filer must be deemed an “affected person” who will be impacted by the pollution more than the general public.

Industrial developers describe large facilities as “minor” polluters to avoid federal permitting requirements, and environmental lawyers say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality lets it happen.

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Industrial developers describe large facilities as “minor” polluters to avoid federal permitting requirements, and environmental lawyers say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality lets it happen.

Environmental lawyers say TCEQ, the state watchdog agency lets polluters escape regulation through legal loopholes.

Industrial developers describe facilities as “minor” polluters to avoid federal permitting requirements, and environmental lawyers say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality lets it happen.

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

A judge reversed a 2022 decision by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) which involved its controversial “one-mile rule."

A judge reversed a 2022 decision by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality that involved its controversial “one-mile rule” to deny hearing requests.

A judge reversed a 2022 decision by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality that involved its controversial “one-mile rule” to deny hearing requests.