Texas AG Probing Debris Removal Companies in Wake of Hurricane Harvey

The promise of investigation into contracted hauling companies came at the behest of Sharp out of concerns that some haulers are slow-walking the job. He made the request to Paxton, whose office is now soliciting comments from local governments about their experiences with haulers.

Areas across the battered region are still trying to clean up after Harvey tore through parts of the state and dumped more than 50 inches of rain in some areas. The torrential rain has caused many to gut their homes, businesses and schools, leaving massive piles of decaying debris needing to get picked up and disposed of.

Trash removal could take months, according to officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, who last week commended Solid Waste Management employees for their work managing "the cleanup of this overwhelming and emotional debris field."