TCEQ Complaint Report

GREEN SNOT David Cousins had been leasing out a hunting cabin and allowing the hunters to defecate in the woods

“ This is a portion of an actual complaint received by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: INITIAL PROBLEM: On 03/09/2010 a complaint was received at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Waco Regional Office. The complaint alleges that David Cousins had been leasing out a hunting cabin and allowing the hunters to defecate in the woods. It also alleged that there is no restroom and Mr. Cousins is planning to extend plumbing into a creek next to the cabin. The cabin is located at 2785 FM 1246 E., Thornton (Limestone County), Texas 76687-2536. (fb/ks) -This is the full resolution to the matter, after much nattering about.   RE: TCEQ Incident No. 136926 Dear Tim, We have had some delay in our investigation of the incidents alleged in the complaint which you kindly forwarded to us. The problem is, we have recently had a rash of reports of cows, horses, sheep and goats defecating at will in pastures throughout the county. On top of this, we suspect that wild hogs, deer and all sorts of other animals are defecating without even trying to find a proper facility. In addition, I have personal proof on my windshield of a mischievous bird defecating in flight. The culprit flew away but I did get a description. It was red. The gift it left was white. In order to complete our investigation, I must ask, should we inquire into urination, or only defecation? I strongly believe that both are taking place, since hunters have long been suspected of taking a good amount of liquid refreshments with them into the woods. Also, we are collecting samples of the activities of these diabolical defecating reprobates. Should we send these to you, or directly to Austin? Lastly, please allow us to to handle this at the local level, and do not involve the federal government. When it comes to matters of excessive defecation, Washington bureaucrates would only add to our misery. "Don't mess in Texas." Very truly yours, Daniel Burkeen County Judge Limestone County    (full report)    R.W. Forsythe