Core Viewpoint - The Texas Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Darling Ingredients, Inc. due to harmful odors emanating from its Bastrop plant, which are affecting residents' quality of life and health within a 10-mile radius [1][2][3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit claims that the odors from the facility, described by residents as similar to dog food and burning feathers, violate state air quality laws [2][5]. - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requested the lawsuit to enforce the Texas Clean Air Act, which categorizes strong odors as air contaminants impacting public health [5][8]. - The state is seeking civil penalties ranging from less than $250,000 to over $1 million and demands immediate action to mitigate the odors and comply with environmental permits [8]. Group 2: Company Response - Darling Ingredients' global communications director stated the company is committed to being a good neighbor and addressing community concerns [4]. - The company processes poultry byproducts and used grease at its Bastrop facility, which has been linked to ongoing odor issues [5]. Group 3: Environmental Violations - TCEQ has documented multiple environmental violations by the facility, including potential excessive emissions of hydrogen sulfide, a toxic gas [7]. - The lawsuit alleges that Darling has not maintained its equipment properly and has failed to keep required records [7].