Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Denton County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues with high priority
School Resource Investigator Agreement with Denton ISD
The county renewed its agreement with Denton ISD to provide school resource investigators, keeping schools safe.
Countywide Polling Places
A local resident urged the county to maintain precinct-level voting and hand-marked paper ballots on Election Day rather than transitioning to vote centers.
Local Health Care Provider Participation Program Assessment Rate
Denton County renewed its local healthcare provider participation program and set the assessment rate at 6% to help hospitals secure federal matching funds for Medicaid services without using county tax money.
E-scooter and E-bike Ordinance
West U is finalizing new rules for e-scooters and e-bikes that will change how you ride, park, and share them around town. If you use these shared wheels to get around, these upcoming regulations are going to affect your daily commute.
District Court AV Upgrades
The county approved $135,635 to fix failing audio-visual systems across five district courtrooms, ensuring video evidence like police body-cam footage can be played reliably during trials.
Road & Bridge Equipment Replacements
The county approved spending over $900,000 for a new road cold planer and budget adjustments for a freon recapture system to keep road maintenance crews operating smoothly.
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
Katy just revamped its rules on flood prevention, meaning new construction standards are changing to better protect local properties. If you're building or buying in the area, these new guidelines directly affect how and where you can develop.