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Erath-Somervell planning commission discusses Chapter 391 policy, engineering constraints and schedules agency meetings
Summary
Members reviewed a proposed Chapter 391 policy and heard technical concerns from Joanna Friebele and Mayor Lonn Reisman; Judge Brandon Huckabee said the commission sent letters to TPWD, USFWS and ONCOR and aims to meet with TPWD and USFWS on April 28. No formal action was taken.
The Erath-Somervell Sub-Regional Planning Commission discussed a proposed Chapter 391 policy at its April 7, 2026 meeting in Stephenville, with members focusing on engineering constraints and coordination with state and federal agencies.
Joanna Friebele summarized research into engineering constraints affecting residential and commercial development, calling attention to floodplain, water and highway considerations that she said should inform policy drafting. Mayor Lonn Reisman raised concerns about voltage over pipelines and referenced problems reported with powerlines in Ohio, noting potential risks to both animals and people.
Erath County Judge Brandon J. Huckabee told the commission that demand letters had been sent to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and ONCOR Electric Delivery Company (ONCOR). Huckabee said the commission is aiming to meet with TPWD and USFWS on April 28 to discuss these matters and that the next regular meeting is scheduled for April 21 at 2:00 p.m. The minutes record no formal action on the Chapter 391 policy; commissioners requested recommendations and further input.
The discussion is part of the commission’s broader planning work to define its purposes and coordinate technical review with outside agencies. Commissioners expressed appreciation for community volunteers who have assisted with planning efforts.
