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Effort to Avert Pipeline Accidents Under Scrutiny

In the past decade, pipeline accidents caused by construction crews have killed and injured workers and inflicted significant property damage in Texas. One measure that’s supposed to prevent such accidents has stirred concerns.

By Dave Fehling, Houston Public Media
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In the past decade, pipeline accidents caused by construction crews have killed and injured workers and inflicted significant property damage in Texas. One measure that’s supposed to prevent such accidents has raised concerns. Read the full story at StateImpact Texas.

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Dave Fehling

HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA

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