Patrick Rose Proposes Constitutional Ammendment for Greater County Powers

Patrick Rose Proposes Constitutional Ammendment for Greater County Powers

Blanco County officials have long argued that their "hands are tied" when it comes to regulating and managing development activities. Their arguement has merit as the Texas Constitution does place limits on those powers and the courts have frequently been unhelpful to counties.

However, this legislative session provides an opportunity for Blanco County to gain many of those powers our County Attorney, County Judge and Commissioners tell us they lack. Our Representative, Patrick Rose has introduced legislation that would extend many of those powers to Hill Country counties. His bill, HB 3447, is currently before the House Committee on County Affairs.

If you would like to see our county equipped with the power to help assure that growth is planned, managed, reasonable and sustainable, here are the legislators you should contact:

Chair: Rep. Wayne Smith

Vice Chair: Rep. Elliott Naishtat

Members: Rep. Valinda Bolton

Rep. Garnet Coleman

Rep. David Farabee

Rep. Patricia Harless

Rep. Joe Heflin

Rep. David Leibowitz

Rep. Todd Smith

You should also contact your County Commissioner and urge them to pass a resolution in support of this measure. Our County Commissioners are:

Precinct 1 Wood

Precinct 2 Sultemeier

Precinct 3 Mauck

Precinct 3 Granberg