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Frio County approves no-parking rule for heavy vehicles in Hilltop subdivision after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing with several residents, the Frio County Commissioners Court voted to prohibit parking of vehicles with more than two axles on both sides of County Roads 4600–4605 in the Hilltop subdivision and directed Road & Bridge to install and maintain signage.
The Frio County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to prohibit parking of vehicles with more than two axles on both sides of County Roads 4600, 4601, 4602, 4603, 4604 and 4605 in the Hilltop subdivision, following a public hearing and debate over enforcement and exemptions.
The change, adopted under authority cited in the meeting as Texas Transportation Code §251.152 and §251.156, is intended to protect utilities and ensure public safety and traffic flow. Road & Bridge will post, maintain and replace the required signs.
The court opened a public hearing during which multiple Hilltop residents described damage to easements and infrastructure, difficulty with blocked sight lines and concerns about long-term parking of commercial rigs and other heavy vehicles. Some residents opposed the restriction, saying it prevented family members and health-care providers from parking near homes. Others said heavy trucks had caused sewer backups and property damage where vehicles parked on the easement.
Commissioners discussed enforcement challenges, including how to define allowed vehicles. Several members said they considered weight or commercial-use exemptions but concluded axle count offered the clearest legal standard for enforcement. The final order prohibits parking of vehicles with more than two axles; meeting discussion clarified that common tractor-trailers and multi-axle rigs are covered by the restriction.
Commissioners asked county staff to coordinate with the sheriff's office and the county road superintendent to allow a transition period and to ensure consistent enforcement. The court voted to approve the order; the motion to adopt the amendment to the parking order was made by Commissioner Cano and seconded by Commissioner Carrizales. The court recorded no roll-call tally in the meeting transcript and the order was announced as passed.
The court said Road & Bridge would install signage and that county officials would meet with law enforcement to coordinate consistent enforcement and to allow residents time to adjust.
Copies of the signed order will be filed with the county and Road & Bridge is to begin sign installation.
