Burleson County adopts rule requiring asphalt on streets in new developments

Burleson County Commissioners Court voted on Nov. 10, 2025 to update the county engineer design guidelines and construction standards to require asphalt (hot mix) on all streets in new residential developments.

Commissioner David Hildebrand moved to adopt the update; Commissioner Dwayne Faust seconded. The court’s minutes record unanimous approval: “All voted Aye. None voted No. It is so Ordered.” The change modifies the countyEngineer Design Guidelines & Construction Standards and applies to new subdivisions moving forward, as reflected in the motion recorded in the minutes.

Engineer Kent Laza discussed the geotechnical study for the Hidden Oaks Subdivision on County Road 324 during the meeting; the court recorded that the matter was reviewed and the court voted Aye to proceed with the study review. Commissioners did not specify an effective date or phased implementation steps in the minutes; county staff will need to publish the updated design guidelines and adopt any necessary permitting changes.

The change is likely to affect developers and applicants for new subdivisions by increasing requirements for street construction materials; the minutes do not contain cost estimates or an implementation timeline. The court did not record further debate or a public comment period specifically addressing cost impacts.

The motion as recorded was approved unanimously; the county engineers office will be the implementing department for the revised standards.