J7 Ready Mix has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an air permit to build and operate a concrete batch plant near homes, schools, and family properties in the Burleson/Rendon area.

Green Air Solutions, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed by local residents, is opposing this permit due to concerns about airborne silica dust, diesel emissions, noise, and heavy truck traffic that could harm residents’ health and quality of life.

We’re not opposed to concrete plants in general, only this proposed location, which is too close to where people live and children attend school. These facilities can release pollutants such as sulfur dioxide (SO₂), nitrogen oxides (NOₓ), and carbon monoxide (CO)—all of which pose health and environmental risks.

The proposed plant may emit pollutants like sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide, which can lead to respiratory illness, cardiovascular problems, and environmental damage such as smog and acid rain. Our focus is protecting community health, especially among children, seniors, and those with pre-existing conditions.

Following the TCEQ Commissioners’ decision, several residents and property owners were granted affected person status, allowing them to participate in the case and present testimony.

Those granted affected status include:

Chance Barnett, Nicole Barnett, Chad Brewer, Jessica Brewer, Justin Brewer, Mary Elizabeth Brewster, D. Mike Brewster, Judi Ann Daniel, Mitch Daniel, Chris Davis, Julia Galindo, Laura Phyllis Glasser, Carrie Amanda Grant, Lindsay Lee Hendon, Larry Wayne Hendon, II, Bradley Justin Iglehart, David Gil Maffei, Brandon McElroy, Donna and Harold Montgomery, Sondra Pendergras, Tommy Pendergras, Janice Penwarden, Donna Phillips, William Ribinskas, David Smith, Judy Smith, Haley Trammell, Selena Wilson, and Kendale Wyatt

The formal Contested Case Hearing (CCH) has not yet been scheduled.

A hearing date will be confirmed once the Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) issue a scheduling order—expected in late 2025 or early 2026. Updates will be posted on our website, Facebook page, and via email as soon as details are available.

An “affected person” is someone whose health, safety, or property use could be directly impacted by the proposed plant.

“Unaffected” residents live outside that zone but can still help by donating, volunteering, or spreading awareness to support those directly involved.

Environmental permitting cases require specialized expertise and detailed preparation. Our attorneys must:

• Review emission and traffic modeling

• Coordinate with environmental experts

• Prepare filings and cross-examinations

• Participate in hearings