Atascosa County commissioners suspend dumpster right-of-way ban for 90 days; approve personnel changes, permits and IT access

Atascosa County Commissioners Court voted Oct. 27, 2025, to suspend for 90 days an August order prohibiting dumpsters in county right of way and approved a slate of personnel moves, land permits, a final plat and an addendum to the county's court case-management contract.

The suspension came after staff and the court's right-of-way committee described logistical problems and resident complaints after the order took effect in September. "We're gonna work through that as far as giving options for commissioners to enforce that state statute, rather than necessarily having an additional regulation at the county level," said Britney Van Curren, a rural development staff member. Van Curren said the committee would seek "less restrictive options for enforcement" and recommended the 90-day suspension so staff could develop a plan. She told the court the county had mailed notices to "close to 20 different dumpster companies." The court voted to suspend the order pending the committee's work.

Court members emphasized residents would not be penalized during the suspension while staff develops enforcement guidance. "If you can move it, we would prefer that you do so. But if you cannot, we will work on this situation and we'll be in contact with you," Van Curren said.

Beyond the dumpster item, the court approved several personnel actions requested by county departments.…