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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hill County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Post Oak SUD Water Improvements and Contract Terminations
The court will discuss terminating the CDBG grant contract and the construction contract with Mathis Construction for Post Oak SUD water improvements, as well as managing financial reimbursements.
Wildfire Hazard & Outdoor Burn Ban
To reduce wildfire risks during dry weather, commissioners enacted a 60-day ban on outdoor burning across unincorporated parts of the county.
FY 2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate Hearings
The county is moving forward with its budget process by scheduling public hearings for the upcoming fiscal year's budget and tax rate on September 1, 2026. While preliminary budget requests were discussed in a workshop, formal action on the tax rate stalled temporarily.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Workshop and Tax Impact
The court approved pay increases for justices of the peace and constables, while keeping salaries for all other elected officials flat for the upcoming budget year.
Federal Litigation and Moratorium Waiver for C.R. 3106 Data Center
The court met in closed session with legal counsel to discuss ongoing federal court litigation involving RCM Hill, LLC and county officials.
Data Center Regulation Resolution
Hill County is considering new policies, checklists, and proclamations to regulate large-scale industrial projects like data centers and renewable energy facilities, aiming to protect local infrastructure and roads.
Proposed Temporary Moratorium on Large-Scale Data Centers and Industrial Energy Projects
A request was brought before the court asking for a waiver from the county's temporary ban on data center development, which could pave the way for major tech infrastructure projects in the area.
Data Center Economic Development Negotiations
The Commissioners Court held closed-door discussions regarding economic incentives to attract a new data center to the county.