Washington County Quorum Court rejects ordinance to ratify Gully Ranch conditional-use permit

Jan 16, 2026

After hours of public testimony and debate over traffic, safety and neighborhood compatibility, the Quorum Court voted 6–9 to reject an ordinance that would have ratified a conditional-use permit for Gully Ranch. Several proposed conditions (security requirement, extra lane) were considered and failed.

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The Washington County Quorum Court voted down an ordinance that would have ratified a conditional-use permit (CUP) for Gully Ranch, a proposed event venue and agricultural project, after extensive public comment and internal debate about road safety, alcohol service and neighborhood impact.

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