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Precinct 3 seeks $4.9 million for road maintenance; commissioners flag culverts, equipment and barn repairs
Summary
Commissioner Gary presented Precinct 3’s proposed road budget on June 26, asking for a $4.9 million program (about a $436,000 increase) focused on culverts, bridges, road materials, equipment replacement and phased barn facility improvements; court agreed to workshop road operations and shared services.
Commissioner Gary presented a line‑item review of Precinct 3’s road budget and maintenance plan at the June 26 Hunt County Commissioners Court, asking for a $4.9 million precinct road program and describing a modest $436,000 year‑over‑year increase driven mostly by material and equipment costs.
Why it matters: County roads and maintenance are recurring operating costs that affect public safety, drainage and long‑term asset preservation. The precinct presentation highlighted near‑term repairs (culverts and two iron gate bridges), equipment shortfalls for mowing and load‑handling, and a multi‑year, phased plan to improve the maintenance barn so equipment can be stored and serviced indoors.
Key points from the presentation: - Budget overview: Commissioner Gary described a…
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