PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-16

The Court approved an order authorizing Harris County to request a public meeting and a contested case hearing regarding Oxy Vinyl LP's application to amend a water quality permit for its La Porte caustic manufacturing facility.

What it means for you

Harris County will formally participate in the state environmental permitting process, seeking an opportunity for public and legal review of Oxy Vinyl LP's proposed permit changes.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the October 16, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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