ExxonMobil Baytown emissions case heads to judge ruling
The trial over Clean Air Act violations at Exxon's Baytown complex concluded with both sides urging severe penalties and a special master. Plaintiffs seek about 440 million in fines plus 634 million in claimed economic benefits, while ExxonMobil touts its proactive monitoring and argues for standing limits. Judge Hittner will issue a final ruling after transcripts and briefs are filed through June.
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Environmental Protection Agency
ExxonMobil
TCEQ
U.S
David Hittner
David Nicholas
Hittner
Baytown
United States
Nicholas
Houston
Houston Ship Channel
Shell Deer Park
Chevron Phillips
Whey Say
Hitter
Joshua Kratka
National Environmental Law Center
Exxon-Mobil
Ship Channel
U.S. Treasury
EPA
Eric Nicholas
Nichols
Keith Bowers
Bryan Rice
Boston
ExxonMobil’s
U.S. Supreme Court
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Smitherman eyes runoff in Railroad Commission bid
Texas Republican candidate Smitherman touts experience from district attorney to Public Utility Commission, arguing he would head the Railroad Commission with strong law enforcement and federal suit defense. He notes undecided voters and predicts a Dallas foe in a possible runoff, while citing border-related crime enforcement and state sovereignty on marriage law. Dentist Brian Babin also aims for a strong primary showing in CD 36.
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Paxton
Railroad Commission
Smitherman
Dallas
North Texas
Harris County
Public Utility Commission
Attorney General
Greg Abbott
Attorney General's Office
Brian Babin
Woodville
U.S
East Texas
Rabin
Jefferson County
Orange County
Baytown
Houston Ship Channe
Houston
Denise Pratt Highlighted as Harris County Family Judge
Denise Pratt of Harris County's 311th Family District Court focuses on children in every decision. She notes decades of involvement in child welfare issues and prioritizes hearings with parents and attorneys before granting unsupervised visitation. Pratt cites extensive training with Charter Lakeside, HPD Domestic Violence Unit, and service on the Texas Board of Social Workers Examiners. Burt Levine reports Pratt is up for re election this year.
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Denise Pratt
Harris County
Pratt
Charter Lakeside
Houston Police Department
Texas Board of Social Workers Examiners
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Robert E Lee High School
United Way of
Greater
Chambers County
Lakewood Civic Association
Neighborhood Watch
Special Olympics
God and Community First
Faith Presbyterian Church
By Burt Levine