Texans tell environmental agency: Stop being reluctant to regulate industry

, R-Nacogdoches, said the Sunset staff recommendations would increase the cost to do business in Texas.

“What’s the point of a public meeting?” he asked, adding that he supports the Sunset staff’s recommendation of holding public meetings earlier in the process., TCEQ Executive Director Toby Baker wrote that the agency “questions some of the word choices and opinions” in the report, but welcomed the opportunity to improve. The TCEQ said it agreed with many of the Sunset Commission’s recommendations, including more transparency, especially in improving its website.

“I respect the report,” he said. “There are certain areas people have concerns about, and I have concern about, but I think we are all going to view it in the light of our responsibility to fellow Texans to make sure that this regulatory agency is tuned up.” The agency’s permits for concrete batch plants became a point of contention during the hearing: Democratic lawmakers peppered Niermann with questions about the agency’s decision-making process.

Niermann said he believes the location of batch plants is determined by economics and the need for services, and disputed some Democrats’ assessment that the agency’s permitting decisions could be racist.

Watch them try to 'fix' it by trying to get rid of it

The TCEQ has been toothless for a long time.

Tens of people, I tell you. Tens of them!

Republicans are for chaos, disorder, bigotry & poverty. It's been their platform for decades. Especially in Texas.

Is this an example of Republican regulation?

Twas ever thus. W was known as the 'toxic Texan' for a reason.

'Have become' Good Lord, has anybody lived in this state for more than 18 months.

A corrupt government will act corruptlly

Sunset staff are far smarter than the electeds they submit recommendations to. Look for little to no action.

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