Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

Harris County

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo explains evolving stance on toxic wastewater shipments from Ohio

Posted on · The county's top elected official says she has "no regrets" about her initial pushback regarding toxic wastewater shipments to the Houston area in the aftermath of a cargo train derailment in Ohio.

Ohio Train Derailment

Energy & Environment

Toxic wastewater shipments from Ohio trail derailment headed back to Houston area

Posted on · A Harris County company that disposes of toxic chemicals is again receiving shipments of firefighting wastewater from a trail derailment in Ohio early this month, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

Energy & Environment

Texas To Make Environmental Proceedings More Accessible To Non-English Speakers, Following Civil Rights Complaint

Posted on · Air and water permits for industrial facilities are often granted in predominantly Latino communities, but environmental justice advocates say language barriers often make it hard for community members to participate in the public process.