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Commissioners meet Monday

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Montague County Commissioners will meet in regular session beginning at 9 a.m. on Jan. 28 in the court house annex.
Numerous routine requests will be made, along with one new item for naming and accepting a road.
Developers for a small subdivision on Well Service Road will make request to name and ask the county to accept Wyatt Road in precinct two. A public hearing for the road will take place at 8:50 a.m.
The county attorney’s chapter 59 asset and forfeiture report will be offered for action. Commissioners also will consider a resolution for the Legislature opposing unfunded mandates.
Justice of the Peace Two Kevin Benton will ask to purchase a laptop computer from his technology fund and also ask to amend the travel budget.
Precinct two will consider bids on a roller and skid steer attachment, along with trading a Peterbilt truck for a Mack Truck. Precinct one will offer a resolution for a financing agreement to buy a tractor and brush cutter.
The court will consider amending an order pertaining to a bid for lot 80 in Nocona Hills, followed by reviewing a new bid for that lot.

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Gov. Abbott announces special session

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Signs 1,155 Bills, Vetoes 26 Bills For 89th Regular Legislative Session

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the final list of 1,155 bills signed into law and 26 bills vetoed from the 89th Regular Legislative Session. Governor Abbott’s veto statements may be viewed here and here. The Governor also announced he will call a Special Session to begin on Monday, July 21, along with an initial list of agenda items. 

“Working with the Texas Legislature, we delivered results that will benefit Texans for generations to come,” said Governor Abbott. “Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, and the Texas House and Senate worked hard to send critical legislation to my desk. This session has seen monumental success, but there is more we can do.”

All seven of Governor Abbott’s emergency items passed the Texas Legislature and were signed into law:

Additionally, Governor Abbott:

At this time, the Governor has identified several bills that were vetoed or filed without signature that will be placed on the upcoming Special Session agenda for further consideration: 

  • Senate Bill 3: Relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products.
  • Senate Bill 648: Relating to recording requirements for certain instruments concerning real property.
  • Senate Bill 1253: Relating to impact and production fees for certain water projects and to the regulation of certain wells; authorizing a fee.
  • Senate Bill 1278: Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
  • Senate Bill 1758: Relating to the operation of a cement kiln and the production of aggregates near a semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility.
  • Senate Bill 2878: Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
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City of Bowie officials close Pillar and Rock intersection due to sinkhole

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On Friday city officials reported the intersection at Rock and Pillar was closed due to a sinkhole in the street. This area has been experiencing major drainage problems for many years damaging culverts and the street asphalt and concrete, with a portion of the street collapsing earlier in the spring. Drivers should avoid this area.

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Lake Amon G. Carter to reopen on June 20

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