Funding the Fight: Building Our Defenses to Stop J7

Kendale Wyatt
Oct 8
3 min read

Over the last two years, our community has stood shoulder to shoulder to oppose the proposed J7 Ready Mix concrete batch plant. Together, we’ve written letters, filed hearing requests, attended meetings, and raised awareness. And because of those efforts, we’ve made real progress.

Recently, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) confirmed that a contested case hearing has been granted for the J7 Ready Mix air quality permit. This is a huge step forward — and it’s all because of you. Every email, every public comment, and every donation helped us get here.

But we’re not done. In many ways, this is where the real battle begins.

Where Things Stand Now

We don’t have an exact hearing date. It could be held later this year or sometime next year. The schedule is ultimately decided by the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), which will assign a judge and set the timeline.

While we wait for that date, our legal team is preparing to build the strongest possible case on behalf of the community. That means bringing in expert witnesses who can provide hard data on how the proposed plant would affect:

Air quality – including particulate matter, emissions, and downwind exposure.
Public health – particularly for children, elderly residents, and people with asthma or respiratory issues.
Plant and animal life – including the long-term environmental impact on soil, vegetation, and wildlife.
Dust control and runoff – which can spread beyond the site and affect surrounding properties.

These experts are critical. They translate our community’s concerns into the technical, scientific, and legal language that the court requires. Their work can make or break the outcome.

What It Will Take

Our attorney, who is one of the top environmental attorneys in Texas, and the same one who helped stop the plant off Bennett Lawson Road in Rendon, has advised that we should have $100,000 raised by November 1 to be fully prepared.

That amount covers legal fees, expert witness retainers, and case preparation. Without those funds, we risk being underrepresented when the hearing begins.

To be clear: the hearing itself is not in November.

The November 1 deadline is the attorney’s target for having funds in place before deadlines hit. Preparation takes time, and we can’t afford to wait until dates are announced to start raising money.

Why It Matters

J7 Ready Mix is betting that we’ll lose momentum. They are betting that after two years of fighting, we’ll run out of energy or funds. But this community has proven time and time again that we don’t give up.

This fight is about more than one permit. It’s about protecting our homes, our air, our health, and our local environment from long-term harm. Once a plant like this is approved, the impacts are nearly impossible to undo.

By standing together and funding this next phase, we can ensure that when the case is heard, our side is backed by the best legal and scientific expertise available.

How You Can Help

Donate directly: Every contribution, large or small, helps. Don't forget that Green Air Solutions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your donations are tax-deductible.
Spread the word: Share our posts, forward this article, and talk to neighbors, local business owners, and friends. Awareness is power.
Connect us with local resources: We’re also rebuilding our fundraising efforts through branded merchandise — shirts, sauces, yard signs, and more. If you have connections to local printers, suppliers, or businesses who might help, please contact us.

Our Commitment to Transparency

We know that people want to understand where their donations go. All funds raised through Green Air Solutions go directly toward:

Legal representation and expert witness costs;
Community outreach and communication;
Event coordination and educational efforts related to the case.

No third-party processors, no middlemen. 100% of funds stay within our organization to fuel the fight.

The Bottom Line

We don’t control when the hearing will take place, but we do control how ready we’ll be when it does.

This is our chance to make sure our community has the resources, expertise, and representation to stand strong.

Please donate today and share this message widely. Together, we can ensure that when the time comes, Green Air Solutions is fully prepared to protect what matters most.

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