The South Texas County Judges’ and Commissioners’ Association passed a resolution on County Land Use Authority.

Whereas, counties have no significant land use authority and

Whereas, substandard and obnoxious development can reduce the value of adjacent property owners; and

Whereas, counties should have a limited ability to protect the current landowners and public health and safety; and

Whereas, appropriate development is inhibited and discouraged by substandard and inappropriate development;

Now, therefore, be it resolved that the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association requests that the Texas Legislature grant limited, local option authority to Texas counties to ensure more compatible development within the county to protect our landowners and public health and safety, and prevent overuse of natural resources, such as ground and surface water.