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Overview: Mesothelioma & Asbestos Exposure in Texas
Texas has one of the most extensive histories of industrial asbestos exposure in the United States. The Gulf Coast petrochemical corridor — stretching from Houston through Beaumont, Port Arthur, and the Golden Triangle — contains the highest concentration of oil refineries, chemical plants, and industrial facilities in the nation. For decades, workers at these facilities were exposed to asbestos in insulation, gaskets, fireproofing, and processing equipment.
Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents mesothelioma and asbestos exposure victims throughout Texas. With over 30 years of experience and $2 billion recovered, our attorneys fight for maximum compensation for Texas workers and their families.
Key Facts: Texas Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Counties Served
- 6
- Communities Covered
- 27
- GBP Office Locations
- 1
- Key Industries
- Occupational
- Statute of Limitations
- In Texas, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma and asbestos-related claims is two years from …
- Consultation Cost
- Free — No Fee Unless We Win
Our Texas Office Locations
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Counties We Serve in Texas
Our attorneys serve mesothelioma victims in every county across Texas. Select a county to find local asbestos exposure sites and legal resources.
Brazoria County
5 communities served
Angleton, Clute, Freeport, Lake Jackson, …
View County →Chambers County
2 communities served
Anahuac, Mont Belvieu
View County →Galveston County
4 communities served
Dickinson, Galveston, La Marque, Texas City
View County →Harris County
8 communities served
Baytown, Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, …
View County →Jefferson County
5 communities served
Beaumont, Groves, Nederland, Port Arthur, …
View County →Orange County
3 communities served
Bridge City, Orange, Vidor
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Texas Gulf Coast: America's Asbestos Exposure Epicenter
The Texas Gulf Coast industrial corridor is one of the most significant asbestos exposure regions in American history. From the Houston Ship Channel to the Golden Triangle, thousands of workers were exposed at:
- Houston Ship Channel — Over 200 refineries and chemical plants along 52 miles of industrial waterway
- Texas City — BP/Amoco, Marathon, Valero, and Union Carbide refineries and chemical plants
- Beaumont-Port Arthur — The Motiva (Texaco) refinery, ExxonMobil refinery, and Golden Triangle chemical corridor
- Freeport/Brazoria County — Dow Chemical's 5,000-acre manufacturing complex
- Galveston — Todd Shipyards and port operations
- Orange — DuPont Sabine River Works and WWII shipyards
Texas Asbestos Litigation
Texas courts have extensive experience with asbestos litigation. Harris County's MDL Court handles consolidated asbestos cases, and Jefferson County courts in Beaumont are experienced venues for Golden Triangle industrial exposure claims. Our attorneys have decades of experience navigating the Texas asbestos litigation landscape.
Your Legal Rights in Texas
Understanding the legal landscape is critical when pursuing a mesothelioma or asbestos claim. Below is a summary of relevant legal information for cases involving exposure in Texas.
Texas Statute of Limitations
In Texas, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma and asbestos-related claims is two years from the date of diagnosis or discovery of the disease. For wrongful death claims, the statute runs two years from the date of death.
Because asbestos-related diseases have long latency periods (often 20-50 years), Texas applies the discovery rule, meaning the clock starts when you knew or should have known about the disease and its connection to asbestos exposure.
Do not delay. Contact our attorneys immediately after diagnosis to protect your legal rights.
Legal Options for Texas Asbestos Victims
Mesothelioma victims and their families in Texas may be entitled to pursue compensation through several legal avenues:
- Personal injury lawsuits — filed against the companies responsible for your asbestos exposure
- Asbestos trust fund claims — over $30 billion remains in trust funds established by bankrupt asbestos companies
- Wrongful death claims — filed by surviving family members when a loved one has passed from mesothelioma
- Veterans benefits — additional compensation for veterans exposed to asbestos during military service
- Workers' compensation — benefits for occupational asbestos exposure, which may be pursued alongside other claims
Our attorneys handle cases involving Texas exposure sites and can identify all available sources of compensation. Call 1-800-400-1805 to discuss your case.
Top Asbestos Exposure Sites in Texas
The following facilities across Texas have been identified as locations where workers and residents may have been exposed to asbestos. This is a representative sample — visit individual county and community pages for complete local listings.
Armco Steel Houston Works
Armco Steel's Houston Works was a major steel production facility along the Houston Ship Channel, producing steel plate, pipe, and other products for the oil and gas industry. The steel mill used asbestos extensively in furnace linings, ladle insulation, and equipment insulation. Steelworkers were exposed to asbestos fibers from these materials during production, maintenance, and relining operations.
BASF Freeport Plant
BASF's Freeport operations are part of the larger Brazoria County chemical manufacturing corridor anchored by Dow Chemical. The facility produces specialty chemicals and performance products, and used asbestos-containing insulation and gasket materials throughout its process equipment during the mid-20th century construction and expansion phases.
BP/Amoco Texas City Refinery
The BP Texas City refinery was one of the largest oil refineries in the United States, processing over 400,000 barrels per day at peak capacity. Originally built by Pan American Oil Company in the 1930s and later operated by Amoco and BP, the refinery used massive quantities of asbestos-containing insulation throughout its process units. The facility was the site of the devastating 2005 explosion that killed 15 workers, and has a long history of occupational exposure claims including asbestos. BP announced the refinery's sale to Marathon in 2013, and operations wound down by 2022.
Consolidated Steel Corporation Shipyard
The Consolidated Steel shipyard in Orange built destroyer escorts and cargo vessels during World War II, employing thousands of workers at peak production. Like all WWII-era shipyards, asbestos was used extensively in ship construction for insulation, fireproofing, and equipment materials. Shipyard workers, particularly those working in confined spaces below deck, were exposed to extreme concentrations of airborne asbestos fibers.
Crown Central Petroleum Refinery
The Crown Central Petroleum refinery in Pasadena operated for over 80 years along the Houston Ship Channel. Asbestos was used extensively in the refinery's insulation systems, boilers, heat exchangers, and processing equipment. Workers who performed maintenance and turnaround work were heavily exposed to asbestos-containing materials throughout the facility's operational history.
Dow Chemical Company Freeport Complex
The Dow Chemical Freeport complex is one of the largest integrated chemical manufacturing facilities in the world, spanning over 5,000 acres along the Brazos River and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The site has produced chemicals, plastics, and agricultural products since 1940. Asbestos-containing materials were used throughout the massive complex in insulation, gaskets, fireproofing, and equipment manufacturing. The facility's sheer size and the continuous construction and maintenance activity over decades resulted in widespread asbestos exposure among thousands of workers.
DuPont Sabine River Works
DuPont's Sabine River Works is one of the largest chemical manufacturing facilities in the Golden Triangle region, producing neoprene, ethylene, and other chemicals since 1942. The facility used asbestos insulation extensively in its chemical reactors, distillation columns, and piping systems. Workers at the plant were exposed to asbestos during routine operations, turnaround shutdowns, and equipment maintenance throughout the facility's history.
Enterprise Products Partners Mont Belvieu Complex
The Mont Belvieu complex is the largest underground hydrocarbon storage facility in the United States, with extensive natural gas liquids processing and fractionation infrastructure. Asbestos insulation was used throughout the processing plants, pipeline systems, and support facilities during the mid-20th century construction and expansion period.
If you or a family member worked at any facility in Texas and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, contact our attorneys for a free case evaluation.
Next Steps for Texas Mesothelioma Victims
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All Communities in Texas
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