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Magnolia Oil and Gas donates to chip‑seal 3.5 miles of Precinct 4 roads; commissioners accept donation
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Summary
Washington County accepted a voluntary donation from Magnolia Oil and Gas Operating LLC to pay half of a roughly 3.5‑mile chip‑seal project on Cape Road, Moy Road and Bascom Lane in Precinct 4, with Magnolia’s representative in attendance. The court emphasized the contribution is voluntary and approved acceptance on a voice vote.
Washington County Commissioners Court accepted a voluntary donation from Magnolia Oil and Gas Operating LLC to fund half of an approximately 3.5‑mile chip‑seal surface improvement project on county roads in Precinct 4.
Mr. Stokes (Engineering Development Services) told the court the partnership aims to chip seal existing flex‑base roadways to reduce dust and improve conditions for residents. He described a 50/50 funding arrangement for the project and introduced Magnolia representative Sean Dollar, who attended the meeting.
"This is not a permit. This is not a requirement. This is purely a donation from them. This is voluntary 100%," Mr. Stokes said, emphasizing the county’s acceptance of private assistance rather than a regulatory requirement.
A county official moved to accept the donation described in the meeting as $150,784.93 for roadway improvements on Cape Road, Moy Road and Bascom Lane (Permit number 2022‑4001, Precinct 4); the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote. Commissioners thanked Magnolia for the contribution and arranged for a photo with the representative.
Court discussion included gratitude from local responders who noted the route receives significant calls and traffic; the motion to accept the donation passed without recorded opposition. Staff will coordinate scheduling and implementation of the chip‑seal work with Precinct 4 and report back to the court as the work proceeds.
