Environmental
In Texas, 'brownfield' properties are:
AAgricultural land converted to residential use
BAbandoned or underutilized properties potentially contaminated by hazardous substances, requiring environmental remediation before reuse✓ Correct
CWetlands protected by the Clean Water Act
DProperties in 100-year floodplains
Explanation
Brownfields are properties where redevelopment is complicated by actual or potential environmental contamination, often former industrial or commercial sites. Texas and federal programs provide incentives for brownfield assessment and cleanup to return these properties to productive use. TCEQ's Voluntary Cleanup Program assists brownfield redevelopment.
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