Texas has more documented asbestos exposure sites than any other state — over 400 locations spanning refineries, shipyards, chemical plants, and construction sites. The Houston Ship Channel alone accounts for more mesothelioma cases than most entire states.
△ Major documented asbestos exposure sites across Texas. Bubble size reflects relative workforce. Click any marker for details.
The Houston Ship Channel industrial corridor is the most asbestos-dense zone in Texas, with over 14 major facilities operating with heavy asbestos insulation from the 1940s through the 1980s.
14 sites — Shell, Texaco, Gulf Oil, Todd Shipyards, Brown & Root
View sites › Critical9 sites — Shell Manufacturing Complex, BASF, Hoechst Celanese
View sites › Critical11 sites — Chevron Phillips, LyondellBasell, Goodyear
View sites › High5 sites — Gulf States Utilities, construction contractors
View sites ›The Beaumont-Port Arthur-Orange triangle was built on oil refining starting in 1901 — Spindletop blew out just miles away. Texaco, Gulf Oil, Mobil, and DuPont operated facilities that used asbestos insulation for decades.
| Industry | Peak Period | Primary Locations | Typical Trades | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Oil Refining | 1940–1980 | Houston, Beaumont, Port Arthur | Pipefitters, boilermakers, operators | Critical |
| 🏭 Petrochemicals | 1950–1985 | Deer Park, Pasadena, Lake Charles | Insulators, maintenance crews | Critical |
| ⚓ Shipbuilding | 1942–1980 | Houston, Galveston | Shipfitters, welders, electricians | Critical |
| 🏗 Industrial Construction | 1945–1985 | Statewide | Carpenters, plumbers, electricians | High |
| ⚡ Power Generation | 1940–1980 | Statewide (Gulf States Utilities) | Plant operators, maintenance | High |
| 🚂 Railroad | 1920–1970 | Statewide | Machinists, carmen, shop workers | Moderate |
The clock starts on your diagnosis date — not your exposure date. Missing this deadline permanently bars your lawsuit. Contact an attorney immediately after diagnosis.
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