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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Waller County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Road funding and TxDOT delays
With TxDOT projects like FM 529 and FM 362 widening pushed past 2030, the court authorized an updated road assessment and directed staff to study transportation reinvestment zones to fund roads with growth revenue instead of property taxes. Commissioners warned of a coming 'log jam' as the county adds population.
2026 Tax Rate Proposal
The county adopted a tax rate of $0.558466 per $100 of taxable value — a 3.5% increase — which determines how much most homeowners pay in county property taxes this year.
Justice Tower Project
Waller County is the fastest-growing county in Texas and courts are out of space — only one courtroom is safe for felony trials, and criminal caseloads are up 25-30% since 2020. The court is spending ~$3.5 million to finish construction documents on a five-story, ~$100 million judicial center so it can lock in a guaranteed price before costs climb further.
Winter storm preparedness
An Arctic front is expected Saturday through Monday with up to 60 hours below freezing and possibly a quarter inch of ice. Officials urged residents to winterize pipes, stock up on supplies, check on elderly neighbors, and report icing via the non-emergency line.