Travis County sued by Texas over landfill

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Travis County is being sued by the state of Texas over 148-acre landfill off Highway 290.The lawsuit alleges Travis County violated multiple environmental laws since the site closed down in 1982. The accusations reference an investigative report done by the Texas Commission of Environmental Health Quality (TCEQ) in 2024. SIMILAR COVERAGE: Neighbors gear up to oppose Austin Community Landfill expansionTCEQ's report details "erosion on the property" and "leachate leaks" acros