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Freestone County OKs floodplain update to maintain National Flood Insurance Program participation
Summary
The commissioners approved a Texas Water Board floodplain update to keep the county eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program, a move the court said would allow homeowners to obtain flood insurance under the revised maps; the change was made effective immediately as discussed at the meeting.
Freestone County commissioners voted to accept a Texas Water Board floodplain update that preserves the county's participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Court discussion noted the change was needed to align local action with the updated floodplain maps and to ensure homeowners remain eligible to purchase flood insurance. The court recorded a motion, a second and approval, with the action set to be effective immediately (the meeting referenced a June 10 effective date).
County officials said accepting the update allows the county to continue participating in the NFIP and helps homeowners in affected areas obtain flood insurance under the revised floodplain delineations.
The court did not detail map changes during the meeting. Staff and commissioners indicated the action was procedural to maintain program participation rather than to adopt new local flood-control regulations.
Next steps: The update takes effect as described and staff will proceed with any administrative follow-up needed to maintain NFIP participation and inform affected property owners.
