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Hays County court adopts resolutions authorizing eminent-domain steps for Windy Hill Road improvements
Summary
The Commissioners Court on May 20 adopted resolutions declaring the necessity of acquiring two small parcels along Windy Hill Road and authorized staff to proceed with eminent-domain actions if necessary to secure right-of-way for roadway and utility work.
The Hays County Commissioners Court adopted two resolutions May 20 authorizing the use of the county’s eminent-domain power to acquire two small fee-simple interests needed for the Windy Hill Road roadway-improvement project.
What the court did: By recorded roll calls the court authorized resolutions to acquire (if negotiations fail) a 0.0818-acre parcel (Parcel 17) and a 0.1393-acre parcel (Parcel 70) owned by Anna Juliana Posada, both described as necessary for the proposed Windy Hill Road improvements and utility adjustments in Precinct 2. The court’s action directs county staff and consultants to take appropriate actions related to the acquisitions, including initiating condemnation if needed.
Why it matters: The Windy Hill project is part of the county’s transportation program to widen and improve roads. The authorized resolutions are a formal step that enables negotiations, appraisal and, if needed, court-ordered acquisition of right-of-way to complete road and utility work.
Next steps: County staff and consultants will proceed with negotiations, title work and appraisals. If negotiations do not yield an agreement, the county is authorized to file condemnation proceedings to acquire the parcels for construction. Commissioners said they prefer negotiated settlements where possible but authorized the formal legal step to avoid construction delays.
Votes: Both resolutions passed by recorded roll calls; the court’s minutes show unanimous approval for the two eminent-domain authorizations.
