The County Attorney is asking the court to authorize Harris County to join a petition called 'Clean Air for Kids' to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) that would allow affected persons to seek suspension or revocation of air permits.
What it means for you
If approved, Harris County would formally join a petition seeking to give affected residents a legal path to challenge air permits through the TCEQ.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, 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.