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Resident warns council against enforcing regulations on agricultural property, cites recent state law
Summary
A resident urged The Colony to stop enforcing municipal regulations on agricultural land, asserting state law (referred to as HB 1750, 2023) limits municipal authority over agricultural activities and calling for city staff to meet with his group.
During the public‑comment period a speaker identified as James Lockridge asked city leaders to stop enforcing municipal requirements on agricultural properties and requested a meeting with city officials to explain recent state law.
Lockridge said state legislation passed in 2023 prevents municipalities from regulating agricultural activity on agricultural land, and he cited "HB 1750" by number in his remarks. He asked the city to contact him to arrange a meeting with his group to "teach y'all what is imposed in the state of Texas, what you do and do not have jurisdiction over." He warned that if the city continued enforcement actions, he would pursue the matter at the state level, including committee hearings.
Council members asked for the speaker's contact information and staff noted they would follow up. The council did not take formal action on the matter during the meeting.
