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Wichita County court adopts takings impact assessment for RV, tiny-home and campground rules
Summary
Wichita County commissioners voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the county judge to sign a Takings Impact Assessment for proposed regulations covering RV parks, tiny homes and campgrounds, clearing the way for a required 30-day public hearing and possible adoption of the rules.
Wichita County commissioners on Tuesday approved and authorized the county judge to sign a Takings Impact Assessment for proposed regulations governing RV parks, tiny homes and campgrounds, a step county officials said is required before a public hearing and possible adoption.
The assessment, the commissioners said, is intended to determine whether the proposed rules could constitute a government 'taking' of private property. The court voted to approve the document 4-0 after staff described the analysis and the next steps.
Melvin, a staff member, described the assessment to the court, saying the analysis is similar to the county's recent subdivision review and that "based on that assessment, I don't think we're running a foul of any of the property rights that, you know, Texas statutes worry about." The court then voted on a motion to approve and authorize the county judge to sign the assessment.
Judge Jeff (County Judge) and other commissioners said the action clears the statutory requirement for public notice and comment. Commissioners said the next procedural step is a 30-day posting period followed by a public hearing; after that hearing the court may adopt the proposed regulations or make changes.
Commissioner Fincannon moved to approve, adopt and authorize the county judge to sign the Takings Impact Assessment; Commissioner Watts seconded. The motion carried 4-0.
County staff and several commissioners thanked members of the committee that drafted the assessment, with the court singling out "Van" and Commissioner McKinnon for work on research and edits.
The county did not adopt regulations at the meeting; officials said this was a required legal finding that must precede the public-notice period and hearing. County staff told the court they would post notice and schedule the public hearing as required by Texas law.
Background: Texas counties must consider takings implications when drafting land‑use rules that may affect property rights. The court said it plans to follow a 30‑day posting period before holding the public hearing on the proposed regulations.
Questions or public comments on the Takings Impact Assessment will be taken at the public hearing when it is scheduled.
