NEWS
Counties directed by SB 2440 to require water studies for developments 10 lots or more
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District offered Montague County Commissioners its assistance as they work to comply with a new state law requiring counties and municipalities to require groundwater studies for subdivision developments of more than 10 lots.
Doug Shaw, general manager for UTGCD and Tracy Mesler, president of the district board, met with the commissioner’s court Monday to discuss the consequences of Senate Bill 2440. It was submitted by Sen. Charles Perry of Lubbock and Shaw said it started when a lot of subdivisions began popping up outside Lubbock just like in Parker County.
“There was a big hunk of land sold, it was developed with lots of houses that now hardly have any water. The court out there hesitated to pass tract restrictions, which led Perry to submit a bill. Ultimately, it was to protect the homeowner. People buy lots or houses are under the assumption they will have water, sewer and electricity available,” explained Shaw.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
A boil water order was implemented Monday afternoon for the area served at U.S. Highway 81 from Parker Drive to Old Bowie Lake as water line repairs were made. The order remains in place today. If you are affected by this order and need bottled water call 940-977-4941.
City of Bowie officials report Montague County, TX will be under an ELEVATED FIRE THREAT today. Please be careful. Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/H9U9gWU
A heat advisory also continues until 8 p.m. tonight. Remember to check on pets and older neighbors. Stay safe.
Photo of a previous grass fire, Bowie News file photo.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
While the budget was the primary topics for the Montague County Commissioners on Aug. 10, there were several other topics handled by the court.
Tax Assessor Collector Kathy Phillips presented the certification of value and rates for the 2026 taxes. The certified net values are $3,017,685,102 with rolling railroad stock at $15,954,716.
The county’s total taxable value is $3,033,639,818. Total appraised is $7,930,674,437, total assessed at $3,629,932,719 and total taxable value of new property at $93,632,505.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
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