Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Comal County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in environment
Canyon Lake Water Quality Protection
The county is seeking up to $30 million in state financial assistance to acquire property rights for land conservation and potential flood control structures.
Flood Control Dam Performance and Maintenance
The county approved a variance for the Eikel Blank Dam spillway to save over $2 million on rehabilitation costs while keeping federal funding on track.
County Recycling Program Changes
County staff presented a comprehensive cost analysis of nine different recycling and mulching program options. Commissioners discussed the financial realities of single-stream recycling, high contamination rates, and potential alternatives like separating cardboard and aluminum.
Flood Damage Prevention Violation at 29905 Bulverde Lane
County officials cracked down on a commercial fitness gym built below the base flood elevation without a permit, moving to ban flood insurance on the property.
Mulch and Brush Facility Operational Policy Updates
The court adopted new rules for the rural recycling facility that prohibit green waste bags and tie brush drop-off permissions directly to on-site mulch inventory levels to prevent fire hazards and improve mulch quality.
Quarry and Concrete Batch Plant Regulation
Comal County is urging state lawmakers to pass stricter notification rules and wider property line setbacks for quarries and batch plants to protect nearby landowners from heavy industrial impacts.