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Residents object as Terrell County holds hearing on proposed closure of Kerr Street west of First Street
Summary
Terrell County commissioners heard objections May 11 to a proposal to close a portion of Kerr Street west of First Street after residents raised access concerns and commissioners questioned the plan's purpose and wording. County attorney said the county would not be responsible for maintenance if the roadway ceased to be public.
Terrell County Commissioners Court convened a public hearing on May 11, 2026, in Sanderson to consider a proposal to close a section of Kerr Street located west of First Street. County Judge Dale Carruthers presided; Commissioners Adam Johnson (Pct. 1), Lupe Garza (Pct. 2), Ele Hagelstein (Pct. 3) and Gene Chavez (Pct. 4) were present.
During public comment, resident Leila Cash objected to the proposed closure, saying it would affect access to her residence and that the proposal's wording was incorrect. Commissioner Adam Johnson and Commissioner Gene Chavez both expressed reservations about the measure; Johnson said he did not see a functional purpose for the proposed action and described the proposal as ambiguous.
A member of the public identified in the record as Mr. Nashford asked whether the County would be required to maintain the roadway if it were removed from public use. County Attorney Kenneth D. Bellah responded, "If the roadway was no longer a public road, the County would not be responsible for its maintenance." That clarification was central to several speakers' concerns about potential impacts on property access and upkeep.
No formal vote or final decision on the closure was recorded at the hearing. Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the public hearing, Commissioner Chavez seconded, and the Court adjourned the hearing at 8:58 a.m. The record shows the County would retain ownership of the property even if it were removed from the public roadway system; the hearing did not resolve questions about next procedural steps or amendments to the closure language.
