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Williamson County authorizes eminent domain for 48.782 acres for East Wilco Highway Segment 5
Summary
On a unanimous record vote, the commissioners approved using eminent domain to acquire 48.782 acres from Georgetown Prime Estates LLC needed for right‑of‑way and utilities for the East Wilco Highway Segment 5 project.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on June 30 to authorize the use of eminent domain to acquire 48.782 acres owned by Georgetown Prime Estates LLC for right‑of‑way and utility improvements required by the East Wilco Highway Segment 5 project.
Commissioner Bowles moved the resolution and the court recorded a roll‑call vote: each precinct commissioner and the county judge voted yes on the motion. The action authorizes staff to proceed with right‑of‑way acquisition steps, including appraisal and condemnation filings if necessary, to secure the corridor needed for the roadway and associated utility work.
Court documents and staff presentations tied the parcel to the East Wilco Highway Segment 5 alignment; commissioners described the acquisition as necessary to keep the project on schedule and allow construction to move forward.
What happens next: county staff will proceed with right‑of‑way acquisition processes, including valuation and negotiations; if needed staff is authorized to proceed with eminent‑domain filings to secure the property for transportation and utility improvements.
