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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Waller County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
La Sagara Section Two partial replat
Final plats for multiple subdivisions and business parks across Precincts 2 and 4 are on the agenda, plus moving Sunterra Lakes North roads into the developer's one-year maintenance period. These steps advance residential and commercial growth in the county.
Deerwood Lakes lot sales and septic concerns
A resident reported new home construction clearing over a creek on small lots where bylaws and TCEQ rules bar septic systems within 100 feet of a creek. The county says three nearby lots were already deemed unbuildable for the same reason and will route the complaint to Environmental and Road and Bridge.
A/E services selection policy
A new policy creates a pre-qualified vendor bank for architects and engineers, letting the county skip months of procurement for small routine projects. Some concern was raised that tiny firms may struggle with the paperwork.
Support for small businesses and workforce development
The extension office reported two years of results: 34 business academy graduates, housing fairs, financial literacy training at Hempstead High School, and a toy drive for 450-plus kids.
Historic cemetery access protections in Klaus Road subdivision
A resident asked the court to delay a variance next to a cemetery dating to 1885, worried new development could squeeze out cemetery access. The court solved it by requiring a plat note barring any access from the cemetery road.
Courthouse third-floor renovation completion
The courthouse third floor is on track to finish in June, the modular buildings are essentially done under budget, and the sheriff's maintenance garage is about six weeks from completion.
Justice Center land purchase
The county is buying about 10 acres near the Justice Center from Mr. Hernandez, below appraised value, to make room for future buildings like juvenile probation and administrative offices — a potential one-stop shop for county services.
Comprehensive strategic plan update
The county's strategic plan is from 2017 and badly outdated — it projected the county would double to about 90,000 people by 2040, and the county is already nearly there. The court wants cost estimates for a consultant to refresh the plan, which ties together mobility, staffing, infrastructure, and budgeting.