Commissioners approve MOU to join Outer Loop environmental study; vote 4–1

Mar 10, 2026

Rockwall County approved a memorandum of understanding with the regional council of governments to participate in the southern Outer Loop environmental study and memorialize design objectives. Commissioners debated route control, mitigation and funding; the motion passed 4–1.

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Commissioner Lichty asked the court to approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would commit Rockwall County to participate in an environmental analysis of the southern Outer Loop and to memorialize mitigation and design objectives intended to limit impacts to neighborhoods.

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