Texas: One Million Gallons of Sulfuric Acid Leak in Houston

Friday, January 02, 2026

Forty-four people were evaluated and two were hospitalized with respiratory issues after one million gallons of sulfuric acid leaked at a facility near the Houston Ship Channel which is now being monitored for environmental damage, threats to aquatic life, and water quality.

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Air and water quality were being monitored Saturday after about 1 million gallons of sulfuric acid was released into the Houston Ship Channel, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

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The health insurance status of the HAZMAT accident victims are unknown.

Map of Area: Houston Ship Canal

Republican-led Texas leads the US in both industrial and HAZMAT accidents:

In 2024, Texas accounted for 37% of all pipeline incidents reported to the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), with 197 out of 531 incidents occurring in the Lone Star State. Since 2010, 30% of all such incidents nationwide have happened in Texas, largely due to its extensive oil, gas, and petrochemical infrastructure (Source: www.fractracker.org).

Red State Texas also consistently leads the nation in HAZMAT plant accidents, with over 25 chemical explosions and fires reported in just the first half of 2023, representing 30% of all plant-related accidents in the US (Source: www.renicklawfirm.com).

Oil- and cattle-rich Texas receives $71.1 billion more from Washington than it contributes in federal taxes, making the Lone Star State a net recipient of federal tax dollars from the rest of the country (Source: www.politifact.com).

#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-01-01 04:30 PM