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Kerr County names landowner representative to Hill Country Energy subregional commission; members ask regulators to meet locally
Summary
Commissioners appointed Linda Bullard as the county—s landowner representative to the Hill Country Energy Subregional Planning Commission, and the commission reported administrative steps including bylaws adoption and requests to LCRA and the PUCT to coordinate local development planning related to battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
Kerr County commissioners appointed Linda Bullard to serve a one‑year term as the county—s landowner representative on the Hill Country Energy Subregional Planning Commission and discussed recent administrative activity by the regional body.
Commissioner Fasis moved to appoint Linda Bullard; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously (5–0). The court packet included a bio for Bullard; commissioners said she met the qualifications laid out in the interlocal agreement (ILA) that governs the subregional commission.
Commissioner Holt and other members reported that the subregional commission held its first organizational meeting Feb. 14, adopted bylaws both counties had approved, appointed officers (the Kerr County representative was appointed president), and scheduled a follow‑up meeting in Kendall County. The commission directed staff to send letters inviting the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to meet locally to coordinate development planning related to battery energy storage systems (BESS); the commission said it had provided several proposed dates and was awaiting responses.
Why it matters: the Hill Country Energy Subregional Planning Commission was formed to coordinate local planning and information exchange around energy infrastructure including BESS projects. County officials said letters asking state and regional utilities regulators to meet locally are part of their effort to secure technical coordination and public briefings.
Next steps: the subregional commission will post meeting materials and recording on a new website (www.hcesrpc.com) and meet next on a Friday in Kendall County; commissioners said draft minutes and video will be posted under the commission—s 72‑hour notice requirements.
