Austwell Mesothelioma and Toxic Exposure Lawyers: Accountability For Refugio County Industrial Workers and Families

For decades, families in Austwell have looked toward the horizon of San Antonio Bay and the vast horizons of Refugio County as the foundation of their livelihoods. Whether you were working the storied oil patches of the Tom O’Connor field, commuting across the Lavaca Bay bridge to the massive chemical complexes in Point Comfort, or maintaining the heavy machinery that drives Refugio County’s agricultural engine, you were part of the backbone of the Texas Coastal Bend. But while those industries fueled our local economy, many of the corporations behind them were harboring a deadly secret. They knew that the asbestos insulation wrapping their steam lines, the benzene in their process streams, and the silica dust generated on their rigs were silent killers. Today, we are seeing the tragic results of those choices. If you or a loved one in Austwell has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, or leukemia after years of hard work, you aren’t just a medical statistic—you are a victim of corporate negligence. At Attorney 911, we believe that the companies that profited from your labor in Refugio County owe you more than a pension; they owe you the truth and the maximum compensation available under the law.

The discovery of a life-threatening illness like mesothelioma or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) often feels like a sudden betrayal, but the damage actually started thirty, forty, or even fifty years ago. In Austwell, where multi-generational families depend on industrial and oilfield work, the realization that your illness was preventable can be devastating. Many workers were told they were safe even as they handled amosite asbestos gaskets or breathed in the sweet, sickly smell of benzene vapors near Woodsboro or Tivoli. Others carried these toxins home to Austwell on their work clothes, unknowingly exposing their spouses and children. Our firm, led by Ralph Manginello and backed by the insider knowledge of former insurance defense attorney Lupe Peña, exists to dismantle the legal shields these corporations hide behind. We know how they attempt to minimize Austwell claims, and we know exactly how to prove that your work history in Refugio County is the direct link to your diagnosis. You don’t have to fight this battle alone; call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, comprehensive evaluation of your rights.

The Biological Betrayal: Understanding How Toxic Substances Destroy Health at the Cellular Level

In our practice serving Austwell and Refugio County, we find that the medical system often fails to explain the bridge between your workplace and your diagnosis. When a doctor says “mesothelioma,” they are describing a biological process of destruction that the asbestos industry understood as early as the 1930s. Asbestos is not a single chemical; it is a group of six naturally occurring minerals that form microscopic, needle-like fibers. When workers at facilities near Austwell cutKaylo pipe insulation or sanded gaskets, they released millions of these fibers into the air. Once inhaled, these fibers—particularly amphibole types like amosite—travel deep into the alveolar regions of the lungs and eventually penetrate the mesothelium, the thin protective lining surrounding the lungs (pleura) or abdomen (peritoneum).

The reason mesothelioma takes 20 to 50 years to appear is due to a phenomenon known as “frustrated phagocytosis.” Your body’s immune system sends macrophages—large white blood cells—to engulf and destroy foreign particles. However, asbestos fibers are too long and sharp for the macrophages to consume. The macrophage dies in the attempt, releasing highly reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammatory cytokines like TNF-α and IL-1β into the surrounding tissue. This triggers a cycle of chronic inflammation that lasts for decades, causing repeated DNA damage to the mesothelial cells. Eventually, this cumulative genetic trauma inactivates tumor suppressor genes, leading to the malignant transformation of the cells. By the time a resident of Austwell feels shortness of breath or persistent chest pain, the cancer has already been developing for half a lifetime.

Benzene exposure follows an equally treacherous metabolic pathway. Used extensively in the petroleum and chemical industries that employ Refugio County residents, benzene is a powerful hematotoxin. When you inhale benzene vapors at a refinery or well site, your liver metabolizes the chemical into benzene oxide and subsequently into muconaldehyde and hydroquinone. These metabolites are the true culprits; they travel through the bloodstream and concentrate in the bone marrow, where they attack hematopoietic stem cells—the “master cells” that produce all your blood components. This damage disrupts the production of red cells, white cells, and platelets, often leading to Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) or the rapid onset of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). For a worker who commuted from Austwell to the plants along the Coastal Bend, these molecular attacks happened incrementally with every shift, slowly rewriting their genetic code for cancer.

Why Austwell Workers Need the Attorney 911 “Insider Advantage”

The corporate defense teams representing major manufacturers and refinery operators have a single goal: to ensure you never receive a dollar of the compensation you are owed. They employ specialized law firms that have spent decades perfecting tactics to delay and deny claims. This is where Lupe Peña provides our Austwell clients with a decisive advantage. Having worked on the defense side for years, Lupe knows the “playbook” used by insurance carriers and corporate legal departments. He understands how they use the “identification defense” to claim you can’t prove which specific product caused your illness, or how they attempt to blame your symptoms on “lifestyle factors” to avoid accountability.

Ralph Manginello brings 27 years of high-stakes litigation experience to every Refugio County case, including his pivotal work in the BP Texas City Refinery explosion litigation, which resulted in over $2.1 billion in total recoveries. We don’t just “handle” cases; we litigate them with a level of scientific and regulatory precision that local general practice firms cannot match. While other attorneys might suggest you are limited to workers’ compensation, we look for the “third-party” liability that often exists. In Texas, and specifically around Austwell’s industrial landscape, many workers are actually employed by contractors on premises owned by major corporations. In these scenarios, you can often pursue a personal injury lawsuit against the facility owner or the manufacturer of a defective product in addition to your workers’ comp claim. This “dual-track” strategy is how we maximize the recovery for families in Refugio County, ensuring they have the resources for MD Anderson-level care and long-term financial security.

Attorney Ralph Manginello explains the millionaire-dollar criteria for high-stakes cases on the Attorney 911 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmMwE7GqUFI

Tier 1 Focus: Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure in Refugio County

For many in Austwell, asbestos was simply part of the landscape. It was in the brake shoes of the trucks hauling cattle, the insulation on the boilers in the schools, and the lagging on Every process pipe at the neighboring refineries. If you were a pipefitter, insulator, boilermaker, or welder in Refugio County between 1950 and 1985, you were almost certainly exposed to deadly levels of asbestos dust. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified all forms of asbestos as Group 1 known human carcinogens. Despite this, companies like Johns-Manville, Owens Corning, and Pittsburgh Corning continued to ship their products without warnings to work sites across the Texas Gulf Coast.

In Austwell, we often see patients diagnosed with Pleural Mesothelioma, which affects the lining of the lungs and accounts for about 75% of all cases. Symptoms often begin as a dry, persistent cough or a dull aching in the chest—symptoms that many hardworking Refugio County residents initially dismiss as a sign of getting older. However, as the cancer progresses, it causes pleural effusions (fluid buildup), leading to severe shortness of breath and weight loss. Peritoneal Mesothelioma, which affects the abdominal lining, can manifest as unexplained swelling and digestive distress. Regardless of the location, the discovery rule in Texas law is your most important protection. This rule states that the statute of limitations for your claim does not start when you were exposed; it starts when you were diagnosed or when you reasonably should have known the exposure caused your injury.

We also focus heavily on “take-home” or secondary exposure cases. This is a significant issue in tight-knit communities like Austwell. When an industrial worker came home from a turnaround or a long shift at a chemical plant, the invisible fibers clinging to their hair and skin were released into the home. Wives who laundered the dust-caked work clothes and children who hugged their fathers were often more heavily exposed than the workers themselves because the fibers became concentrated in the small environment of the laundry room or the family vehicle. These “silent” victims have the same legal rights to compensation as the workers themselves, and we fight tirelessly to ensure that Austwell families are compensated for the corporate negligence that invaded their homes.

Tier 1 Focus: Benzene Exposure and Blood Cancers in the Coastal Bend

Austwell’s proximity to the heavy refining and petrochemical infrastructure of Point Comfort and Corpus Christi makes benzene a top-tier threat to our neighbors. Benzene is a natural component of crude oil and a fundamental building block for plastic and chemical manufacturing. If you worked as a refinery operator, gauger, or petroleum inspector, you were likely breathing benzene vapors daily. The Sweet, aromatic smell that often drifts over parts of Refugio County is more than a nuisance—it is a warning. OSHA’s current permissible exposure limit (PEL) for benzene is 1 part per million (ppm), but medical science has repeatedly demonstrated that there is no safe level of exposure for human bone marrow.

The legal challenge in benzene cases is the “latency clock.” Unlike mesothelioma, which can take 50 years to appear, benzene-related cancers like Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) often manifest within 5 to 15 years of heavy exposure. However, the corporations will try to argue that your leukemia was “idiopathic” (occurring without a known cause) or related to genetic factors. At Attorney 911, we counter this with pinpoint scientific evidence. We look for specific chromosomal translocations—such as t(8;21) or inv(16)—that are documented “biomarkers” of benzene-induced leukemia. By matching your work history in Refugio County with the molecular signature of your disease, we make it impossible for the defense to deny the truth.

In 2024, a Pennsylvania jury awarded $725 million against ExxonMobil—a company with a massive presence in our region—for a single case of benzene-related AML in a former worker. While every case is unique and results vary, this verdict underscores the reality that juries across the country are tired of corporate excuses. If you worked with gasoline, solvents, or crude oil products and are now facing a blood cancer diagnosis in Austwell, the time to act is now. Evidence such as industrial hygiene monitoring reports and SDS sheets can be “shredded” by corporations over time, so we must move quickly to preserve the proof of your exposure.

Explore our definitive guide to refinery and industrial accidents on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YZefHeT8dY

Tier 1 Focus: Maritime Injuries and the Jones Act near San Antonio Bay

Austwell sits on the edge of a vibrant maritime world. From commercial shrimping in San Antonio Bay to the massive tanker traffic entering the Coastal Bend, maritime work is a way of life here. If you are a seaman injured on a vessel, you are not covered by standard workers’ compensation. Instead, you have the protection of the Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 30104), one of the most powerful worker protection laws in American history. Unlike a typical injury claim, the Jones Act only requires us to prove that the shipowner’s negligence played “any part, however slight,” in causing your injury. This “featherweight” burden of proof is a major advantage for Austwell maritime workers.

Beyond acute injuries like falls from grease-slicked decks or equipment failures, we also handle latent disease claims for seamen. Many ships and barges built before 1980 were heavily insulated with asbestos, and tankers carrying crude oil products frequently exposed their crews to benzene vapors during loading and unloading. A maritime worker in Austwell may be entitled to “Maintenance and Cure”—automatic payments for living expenses and medical care regardless of who was at fault—as well as significant damages for the “unseaworthiness” of the vessel. Whether you were hurt on a tugboat, a commercial fishing vessel, or an offshore rig, Ralph Manginello’s experience across the Gulf Coast ensure your maritime rights are fully enforced.

Tier 1 Focus: Onshore Oilfield Injuries and Non-Subscriber Claims in Refugio County

Refugio County has a long and storied history in the Texas oil and gas industry, particularly in the sprawling Tom O’Connor field. This industry is essential to Austwell, but it is also one of the most dangerous sectors of the state economy. From high-pressure blowouts and “struck-by” equipment fatalities to H2S gas poisoning and trench collapses near pipelines, oilfield workers face life-altering risks every shift. In Texas, the legal landscape for these injuries is unique because of “non-subscriber” law. Some oilfield employers in Refugio County fulfill their obligation by carrying traditional workers’ compensation, but many choose to “opt out.”

If your employer is a non-subscriber, they lose their immunity from being sued. They also lose the ability to argue that the injury was your fault or that you “assumed the risk” of a dangerous job. This opens the door for full tort damages—including pain, suffering, and mental anguish—that are capped in the workers’ comp system. Furthermore, many injuries in Refugio County involve a “web” of contractors. You may be employed by a service company but injured because the lease operator or a separate drilling contractor failed to provide a safe site. We excel at identifying every liable party in the oilfield, from the manufacturer of a defective “iron roughneck” to the trucking company that forced a driver to violate hours-of-service rules on Refugio County roads.

Learn more about your rights after a major worksite accident in this video from Ralph Manginello: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F7Nc

Tier 2 and Tier 3 Topics: Comprehensive Toxic Advocacy for Austwell Residents

While mesothelioma and refinery cancers are prominent, Attorney 911 also focuses on emerging and widespread toxic threats affecting Refugio County:

• Roundup and Pesticide Exposure: Austwell is surrounded by hundreds of thousands of acres of agricultural land. For decades, farmers and applicators in Refugio County used Roundup (glyphosate) to manage crops like cotton and sorghum. In 2015, the IARC classified glyphosate as a Group 2A probable human carcinogen. We are currently helping those diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) after years of pesticide use hold Monsanto (Bayer) accountable for ghostwriting safety studies and concealing cancer risks.
• PFAS “Forever Chemicals” and Firefighter Cancer: Every community deserves clean water, but PFAS chemicals used in firefighting foams (AFFF) at nearby industrial sites and municipal airports have contaminated groundwater supplies across the Texas coast. These chemicals do not break down in the environment or the human body. They bioaccumulate in the blood and organs, leading to elevated risks of kidney cancer, testicular cancer, and thyroid disease. We represent both municipal firefighters and community members affected by this environmental negligence.
• Silicosis and Engineered Stone: A new epidemic is hitting Texas fabrication shops. Young workers cutting “engineered stone” or quartz countertops are inhaling crystalline silica at levels that cause “accelerated silicosis”—a terminal lung scarring that can manifest in as little as five years. If you worked in stone fabrication or a silica-heavy oilfield environment and were not provided with a HEPA-filtered respirator, your health has been sacrificed for profit.
• FELA Railroad Injuries: Austwell’s history is tied to the rails. Railroad workers—conductors, engineers, and maintenance crews—were exposed to massive amounts of asbestos in locomotive insulation and benzene in diesel exhaust. Under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), injured railroaders can sue their employers for negligence rather than being limited to workers’ comp.

The Corporate Concealment: They Knew and They Hid It

The most infuriating aspect of toxic exposure cases in Austwell is the evidence of corporate knowledge. We don’t just ask for compensation; we expose the betrayal. In 1935, the president of Raybestos-Manhattan sent a letter to the vice president of Johns-Manville about the emerging evidence of asbestos deaths. He wrote, “The less said about asbestos, the better off we are.” They chose forty years of silence while thousands of Texas workers died. Similarly, internal memos from Monsanto revealed their “Let Nothing Go” campaign, which sought to discredit any scientist who questioned the safety of Roundup.

When we take your case in Refugio County, we bring this evidence to light. We show the jury that the company didn’t just make a mistake—they made a calculated decision that your life was worth less than their quarterly dividends. This evidence of “gross negligence” is what allows us to pursue punitive damages, which are designed to punish the defendant and prevent them from ever doing this to an Austwell family again.

OSHA requirements for workplace safety are the floor, not the ceiling. Current permissible exposure limits (PELs) for many substances are often outdated by decades. For example, OSHA’s PEL for manganese—a toxin found in welding fumes that causes a Parkinson’s-like disease called manganism—is 250 times higher than the level recommended by modern scientific bodies. Just because a company “complied” with an outdated government number doesn’t mean they weren’t negligent. We hold them to the standard of what a reasonable company should have known based on available medical science.

The Multiple Compensation Pathways: Maximizing Your Recovery

One of the biggest mistakes we see in Austwell is victims only pursuing one source of money. If you have mesothelioma, you are likely entitled to a “stack” of compensation. More than 60 active asbestos bankruptcy trust funds exist, holding approximately $30 billion in remaining assets. These trusts were created by court order to ensure that even after a company files for bankruptcy, their victims get paid. We can file claims with five, ten, or even fifteen separate trusts simultaneously.

At the same time, we may file a civil lawsuit against any “solvent” (non-bankrupt) company involved in your exposure, such as a premises owner like a major refinery or a manufacturer of gaskets or pumps that hasn’t gone bankrupt. If you are a veteran, we help you secure VA disability benefits, which are completely separate from your legal claim. If you were an active worker, your workers’ comp benefits may continue while we pursue these other avenues. This “multi-front” attack is how Attorney 911 has secured millions for injured workers and their families.

Attorney Ralph Manginello discusses the process and timelines for complicated cases: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nWJu-1DbvY

Evidence Preservation: Why Austwell Families Must Act Now

In Refugio County, industrial sites undergo “turnarounds,” buildings are demolished, and companies merge or disappear. When this happens, the physical evidence of your exposure can be lost forever. We utilize a rapid-response evidence protocol to protect your case. We subpoena your employer’s historical safety records, find out which specific brands of insulation or chemicals were purchased for your job site, and conduct “co-worker outreach” to find witnesses who can verify the dusty and dangerous conditions you worked in.

Timing is also critical because of “trust fund erosion.” As more people file claims, some bankruptcy trusts are forced to lower their payment percentages to ensure they have enough money for future victims. By filing your claim now, you “lock in” current payment rates. Furthermore, if you or a loved one in Austwell has a terminal diagnosis, we can petition the court for an “expedited trial docket.” This ensures that your case is resolved while you are still here to see justice served, or so that your family has the financial resources they need for your care.

Local Resources for Toxic Exposure Victims in Refugio County and Austwell

We know that your priority is health. While we handle the legal battle, we encourage Austwell residents to access the world-class medical infrastructure of the Texas coast.

For cancer treatment, the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston (https://www.mdanderson.org) is the top-ranked destination in the world for mesothelioma and leukemia. If travel to Houston is difficult, Texas Oncology has multiple locations in Corpus Christi and Victoria that provide high-level care closer to home. For occupational lung disease evaluation, we recommend the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, which houses the Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health—one of the few NIOSH-funded centers in the nation.

For veterans in Austwell, the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston and the South Texas Veterans Health Care System offer specialized toxic exposure screenings under the PACT Act. These screenings are essential—not just for your health, but because they provide the clinical documentation we use to win your legal case.

The National Cancer Institute provides definitive research on toxic exposure cancers: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/substances

Why Attorney 911 Is the Choice for Austwell

We are not a massive “settlement mill” that takes thousands of cases and never calls you back. When you call 1-888-ATTY-911, you are calling a firm where the principal attorney, Ralph Manginello, is directly involved in your case. We understand the heritage of Refugio County and the dignity of the work you’ve done. We’ve seen what happens when corporations think an Austwell worker won’t fight back—and we relish the opportunity to prove them wrong.

Our team is bilingual—Lupe Peña speaks Spanish fluently, ensuring that no language barrier prevents any worker in Austwell from seeking justice. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we advance 100% of the costs of the litigation. We pay for the experts, the records, and the filing fees. If we don’t win your case, you owe us absolutely nothing. This eliminates the financial risk for families who are already struggling with medical bills.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Austwell Toxic Exposure Victims

Can I file a mesothelioma claim in Austwell if my exposure was 30 years ago?

Yes. Mesothelioma has a documented latency period of up to 50 years. Texas law follows the “discovery rule,” which means the time limit (statute of limitations) typically begins when you receive a diagnosis or discovery of the cause, not when you were exposed in Refugio County.

What if the company I worked for in Refugio County is out of business?

Many industrial companies established “asbestos bankruptcy trusts” before they closed. These trusts hold billions of dollars specifically for current and future victims. You can often recover money from these trusts even if the employer or product manufacturer is long gone.

How much does it cost to hire an Austwell toxic exposure lawyer?

At Attorney 911, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means we charge no upfront fees. We only get paid a percentage of the total settlement or verdict we win for you. If there is no recovery, you owe us $0.

Will filing a lawsuit affect my VA benefits or Social Security?

Generally, no. Civil lawsuits and trust fund claims are independent of government benefits. In many cases, these pathways actually complement each other, providing a “safety net” that VA disability alone cannot offer.

Can I sue for a family member who died from an occupational disease?

Yes. Texas law allows for both “Wrongful Death” claims (to compensate the survivors for their loss) and “Survival Actions” (to recover for the pain and suffering the deceased went through). If your loved one worked in Refugio County and died from an exposure-related cancer, you have rights.

Do I have to go to court in a toxic exposure case?

The majority of these cases result in settlements without ever needing a trial. However, we prepare every case as if it is going before a jury. Having a “battle-ready” reputation is what forces corporate insurance companies to offer fair settlements to Austwell families.

My employer says workers’ comp is my only option. Is that true?

Only if you are suing your direct employer and they are a “subscriber.” In Refugio County, many workers are actually injured by the negligence of a third party—such as a chemical manufacturer, an equipment supplier, or a different contractor working on the same site. You can sue these third parties for full damages.

I’m worried about my immigration status. Can I still file a claim in Refugio County?

Absolutely. Your immigration status has no bearing on your right to a safe workplace or your right to compensation for injuries caused by corporate negligence. We handle all cases with strict confidentiality. Hablamos Español.

What are the first symptoms of benzene-related leukemia?

Many workers in Austwell notice unusual bruising, persistent fatigue, frequent infections, or nosebleeds. If you have these symptoms and worked in a refinery or oilfield environment, you should request a blood panel and consult an oncologist immediately.

How do I prove I was exposed to asbestos decades ago?

We use “exposure mapping.” We take your work history in Refugio County and cross-reference it with our massive database of asbestos-containing products used in various industries. We also use co-worker testimony and shipping manifests to place the toxic product in your hands.

Can I get compensation for Roundup-related cancer?

If you have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and have a history of using Roundup at your Austwell home or Refugio County farm, you may qualify for the ongoing mass tort litigation. Juries have already awarded billions of dollars in these cases.

Is the water in Austwell safe from PFAS?

Contamination can vary by neighborhood. PFAS chemicals are often found near current or former industrial sites and airports. If you are concerned, you can request a water testing kit or check the Environmental Working Group’s national PFAS map for Refugio County.

What is the difference between mesothelioma and asbestosis?

Both are caused by asbestos, but they are different conditions. Asbestosis is a chronic, non-cancerous scarring of the lungs that restricts breathing. Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer of the chest or abdominal lining. Both are compensable, but mesothelioma claims generally involve higher settlement values due to the severity of the disease.

Can I hire Attorney 911 if I already have a different lawyer?

Yes. Many clients switch to us because they feel their current firm is not communicating or is treating them like a number. You have the right to choose the attorney who you believe will fight the hardest for your Austwell family.

How long will my toxic exposure case take?

Trust fund claims can often be processed in a few months. Civil lawsuits against solvent defendants can take 12 to 24 months, depending on the court. However, we push for the fastest resolution possible, especially for terminal patients.

What is “take-home” asbestos exposure?

This occurs when a worker unknowingly brings asbestos fibers home on their clothes, skin, or tools. Families in Austwell have developed mesothelioma just from laundering work clothes. These are high-value legal claims that hold the employer responsible for failing to provide changing rooms and laundry services.

Who is the “Competent Person” required on Refugio County construction sites?

OSHA specifies that a “Competent Person” must be on-site to identify hazards and has the authority to stop work. If you were injured in a trench collapse or a fall, and no one was performing these checks, the company has violated federal safety law.

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Your Path to Justice Starts with One Call

The corporations that poisoned Austwell workers and exposed their families in Refugio County spent decades hoping you would never find out the truth. They were counting on you being too busy working and raising your family to notice the toxins in the air and the dust on your clothes. They were wrong. Today, the law provides a way for you to fight back, to secure your family’s future, and to ensure that these companies are held accountable for their choices.

Don’t let another day pass while the corporate defense teams prepare their case. The trust funds are depleting, the statutes of limitations are ticking, and the evidence is moving every day. Whether you are in Austwell, Woodsboro, Tivoli, or Refugio, Attorney 911 is ready to stand with you. We are not just your lawyers; we are your advocates, your investigators, and your voice against the companies that thought they were untouchable.

Call Attorney 911 today at 1-888-ATTY-911 for your free, no-obligation consultation. Hablamos Español. Our principal office is located at 1177 W. Loop South, Suite 1600, Houston, TX 77027, and we are ready to serve the people of Austwell and all of Refugio County. Let’s get started on your path to justice right now.

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