Comal County commissioners enact burn ban, approve flood sensor and fleet safety software, set public hearing

Comal County Commissioners Court on Thursday, March 13, 2025, voted to enact a countywide outdoor burning ban, approved placement of a new high-water warning siren and flood sensor on private property along River Road, authorized purchase of fleet safety software for the road department and set a public hearing to consider cancelling portions of a subdivision.

The actions addressed near-term public-safety concerns and routine county business. The court approved an outdoor burn ban effective 6 a.m. March 14; authorized entry agreements to install a flood sensor and siren at 8664 River Road; approved a Samsara fleet maintenance and camera subscription for the county road department estimated at about $7,000 annually for 12 licenses; and set a public hearing for April 10 on a landowner request to cancel portions of Ranch Louise.

County Judge called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. and the court first approved claims for the month of March 2025. Commissioner Hogg moved to approve the claims as presented; the court recorded electronic funds transfers of…