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Erath County sets Aug. 25 public hearing on lowering speed limit on County Road 386

5704174 · July 29, 2025

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Summary

Commissioners scheduled a public hearing for Aug. 25 to consider reducing the speed limit on County Road 386 following safety concerns about speeding and multiple intersections along the route.

Erath County Commissioners Court voted July 28 to set a public hearing on Aug. 25 to consider reducing the posted speed limit on County Road 386.

Commissioner Ray told the court the two-mile stretch includes two county-road intersections and one private-road intersection and said drivers are traveling too fast for the existing conditions. The court directed county staff to follow proper notice procedures; county personnel said a notice will be posted in the local paper and that court staff (Joe Sling and Wendy, per the meeting) will arrange publication.

A motion to set the hearing passed on a voice vote with no recorded opposition. The hearing will allow residents to comment before any formal change in the posted speed limit is adopted by the county.

Next steps: county staff will publish required notices and present speed-study data and options (the petition discussed reducing the speed to either 40 or 45 mph) at the Aug. 25 public hearing.