Summary
The county is considering setting a 30 mph speed limit on Country Place South in Precinct 3 to address growth and speeding concerns.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 17
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 3 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Nominal cost for signage installation
Local motorists and residents on Country Place South.
Commercial trucking operators seeking shortcut routes.
Mentions & discussions (19)
Commissioners Court - Oct 20, 2026
The court set speed limits and scheduled public hearings for traffic calming measures, including a 30 mph speed limit in the Mountain Meadows addition and a no-through-truck restriction on County Road 398.
Commissioners Court - Sep 22, 2026
Residents raised major safety concerns about heavy rock quarry trucks speeding and navigating narrow county roads like Old Coleman Highway. In response, commissioners approved lower speed limits and no-through-truck rules to protect walkers, cyclists, and local drivers.
Commissioners Court - Sep 8, 2026
Commissioners set public hearings to evaluate speed limit reductions and truck restrictions on rural county roads to address increased development and traffic safety.
Commissioners Court - Aug 25, 2026
Responding to citizen concerns over heavy truck traffic and deteriorating road conditions from subdivision construction, the court lowered the speed limit on Nora Miller Road to 35 mph and banned through trucks.
Commissioners Court - Aug 11, 2026
The county is responding to resident complaints by restricting heavy cut-through truck traffic and lowering speed limits on rural residential roads like Bacacita Farms Road.
Commissioners Court - Jul 28, 2026
The county is placing no-through-truck restrictions on several rural roads to prevent heavy gravel trucks from damaging roads and creating safety hazards.
Commissioners Court - Jul 14, 2026
Increased commercial truck traffic, cement trucks, and construction equipment are damaging county roads and raising safety concerns for residents living on rural roads. The court scheduled a public hearing to consider placing no-through-truck restrictions on multiple county roads.
Commissioners Court - Jul 7, 2026
Precinct commissioners highlighted the heavy toll that new RV parks, industrial plants, and gravel trucks are taking on county roads. Commissioners discussed rising asphalt and gravel costs, safety issues, and the need for additional road crew personnel.
Commissioners Court - Jun 16, 2026
Residents complained about heavy rock-hauling trucks speeding down Potosi Road and cutting through residential areas to avoid state highway weigh stations. The county approved a 'no through trucks' restriction to protect the pavement and improve neighborhood safety.
Commissioners Court - Jun 2, 2026
The county is placing restrictions on heavy dump trucks and commercial traffic cutting through residential county roads to avoid main highways, improving safety and road longevity.
Commissioners Court - May 19, 2026
The county is placing no-thru-truck signs on several county roads to prevent heavy dump trucks from cutting through residential areas and damaging local roads. Residents have raised safety concerns about speeding trucks near children and property.
Commissioners Court - May 5, 2026
The county is setting public hearings and considering orders to restrict heavy truck traffic and lower speed limits on rural roads to protect infrastructure and improve safety.
Commissioners Court - Apr 21, 2026
New traffic rules will ban heavy through-traffic trucks on Belle Plains Road and lower speed limits on Deer Trail and Lytle Cove Road.
Commissioners Court - Apr 7, 2026
Residents raised safety concerns regarding speeding vehicles on Country Place South, which previously had no posted speed limit, resulting in a default 60 mph limit. The commissioners responded by establishing a 30 mph limit to protect local pedestrians, cyclists, and families.
Commissioners Court - Mar 24, 2026
The county is considering setting a 30 mph speed limit on Country Place South in Precinct 3 to address growth and speeding concerns.
Commissioners Court - Feb 10, 2026
The county is implementing speed limits and no-through-truck signs on County Road 307 to curb damage from heavy commercial vehicles and improve safety for residents.
Commissioners Court - Jan 13, 2026
The county is setting a public hearing to consider lowering speeds and restricting heavy trucks on County Road 307. Trucks have been using the road as a shortcut to avoid major state routes, creating safety hazards.
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