Ellis County denies variance for Trails at Hidden Creek after resident, engineering concerns

Jan 6, 2026

The Ellis County Commissioners Court unanimously denied a developer variance request for the Trails at Hidden Creek subdivision after a county engineer warned of problematic soils and a nearby resident raised road‑safety concerns for 13 families who use the route as their only access.

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At its regular meeting the Ellis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to deny a variance request for the Trails at Hidden Creek development, citing geotechnical risks and neighborhood safety concerns.

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