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Lone Star Equipment plans July start to sealcoat Harrison County roads; staff press on prep and repairs
Summary
Contractor Lone Star Equipment told county staff it aims to begin sealcoating in mid-July with an Aug. 30 completion, noting TxDOT material windows and a 24–48 hour cure before brooming; county members raised concerns about prior repairs and a Noonday cross-pipe replacement.
Braxton Pruitt of Lone Star Equipment introduced himself to county staff and said his family business has handled sealcoating and related roadwork for state and local agencies for about 15 years. "I've been doing this full time now 15 years," Pruitt said, describing experience with projects for TxDOT, counties and cities.
County staff and committee members discussed timing and logistics for the job. A staff member said precinct sequencing will be determined by where materials are staged; Pruitt said he was aiming to start in mid-July, weather permitting, with an Aug. 30 completion date. The contractor also noted the contract covers under 10 miles of chip-seal work and that moving equipment between sites can take longer than the application itself.
The meeting concentrated on preparation and follow-up work. Staff asked whether potholes and other repairs would be patched before the contractor arrives; staff said all roads were prepped except a segment at Noonday that awaits cross-pipe replacement. Pruitt outlined aftercare: the crew will not hard-broom the same day material is applied, typically waiting 24–48 hours to let temperatures settle before hard-brooming and removing loose rock and patching areas.
On materials and regulatory timing, Pruitt referenced TxDOT standards for chip-seal products and said those materials are generally available only between May 15 and Sept. 1, which affects scheduling. Committee members also voiced concerns about past repairs and emphasized the need for a contractor who will return to fix problems if they arise; Pruitt said response times depend on the time of year but affirmed a commitment to correct defects when necessary.
The exchange closed with brief confirmation that some cross pipes and reconstructions (including work on Country Club West) have already been completed and with mutual thanks. No formal vote or contract award was recorded during the discussion; staff confirmed remaining site-specific preparation would be completed before the contractor began work.
