Judge Roots outlines hazard mitigation planning, legislative and appraisal concerns

May 12, 2025

Judge Dori Roots updated the court on hazard mitigation planning with PRPC staff, reported on recent legislative changes affecting small schools, and discussed a low appraisal of a mining property that will be reassessed next year; commissioners also discussed Prairie Chicken restrictions and appraisal district budget items.

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County Judge Dori Roots told the Commissioners Court she met with representatives from Darrouzett, Follett and Higgins, local school superintendents and PRPC representative Delaney Pruett to review the Lipscomb County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Roots said the new plan format will be shorter; a follow‑up meeting is set for June 12, 2025 and the plan will undergo multi‑agency review through the rest of the year.

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