Construction site dust, burns and drainage complaints
Summary
The county is drafting a permit to make big commercial projects manage their stormwater so roads don't flood — but it's been tabled for more work on fees and rules.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Permit fees haven't been set yet.
Rural residents whose roads flood when large developments cover the ground in concrete.
Neighbors breathing the dust and facing potential flooding bear the immediate health and property risk.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Commissioners Court — Regular Meeting — 2026-10-26
Two longtime residents near a large construction site called the Ravine described silica dust, an unattended burn pile, and drainage work they fear will flood their homes. The constable said dust control falls under TCEQ jurisdiction and the fire marshal handles burn complaints.
Commissioners Court — Regular Meeting — 2026-06-22
The county is drafting a permit to make big commercial projects manage their stormwater so roads don't flood — but it's been tabled for more work on fees and rules.
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