Texas homes built near leaking abandoned oil well; no disclosure required

A San Antonio subdivision was built around a 1955 abandoned well that repeatedly leaks methane and hydrogen sulfide into homes, despite six plugging attempts. No state regulation mandates disclosure to buyers, leaving residents exposed to toxic gases. This highlights regulatory gaps in oil well remediation and real estate transparency.

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