Texas AG Sues Bastrop Plant Over 'Boiling Blood' Odors, Citing Public Health and Air Act Violations

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Darling Ingredients, Inc. over severe, noxious odors emanating from its Bastrop plant, impacting residents up to 10 miles away. The lawsuit alleges violations of the Texas Clean Air Act, which considers strong odors affecting public health and quality of life as air contaminants. The state seeks substantial civil penalties and immediate injunctive relief, including odor cessation and real-time monitoring, to protect the community's right to clean air.