Conroe council authorizes start of process for temporary citywide development moratorium after heated debate

May 8, 2025

After hours of public comment and council debate about water capacity and methodology, the Conroe City Council voted to authorize staff to begin the process for a temporary citywide development moratorium and denied appeals for exemptions.

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The Conroe City Council on May 8 authorized staff to begin the process to implement a temporary citywide development moratorium, after public commenters and council members disputed the water-capacity numbers used to justify a pause in new development.

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