April 2, 2025 - I find it very disturbing that Mr. Christian attributes the concerns of residents and landowners to outside special interest groups. Several in our East Texas communities are employed in the oil and gas industry. They understand the risks of these facilities and have been vocal in their opposition to the permitted locations of these facilities. Also, many residents in these counties are well-educated community and business leaders who have analyzed the permit applications, the permits, and the environmental impacts.