10-19-2026 Commissioners Court

Erath County Commissioners Court special session, October 19, 2026: The court approved amendments to the county Flood Damage Prevention Order, allowing use of newer FEMA/Texas Water Development Board flood data to identify regulated flood areas. The adopted wording designates the county judge or designee as floodplain administrator. The court also approved an Access Driveway Order, setting a $15 permit fee for property owners installing a driveway culvert themselves and reducing the county-installation charge from $500 to $250. The discussion emphasized driveway placement, drainage, and traffic safety; the county said installation charges would be tracked and returned to the precincts performing the work.

The court approved interim, as-needed purchases of road materials by precincts while competitive bids are solicited and contracts are expected to be awarded in November; officials said they would seek broad bidder participation and avoid stockpiling before contracts are in place. The court also approved a memorandum of understanding allowing trained Sheriff’s Office personnel to serve as public information officers for the constables and fire marshal. It voted to remove the burn ban. No specific road-material contract award or total spending amount was identified.