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Road-classification order fails after commissioners debate public involvement and planning
Summary
A proposed order to classify first-class county roads as major or minor collectors and set a process for future road classifications failed after commissioners raised concerns about public input, timing, and how the order interacts with a paused thoroughfare plan. The motion was defeated on the floor.
County planning staff presented Order O-20260609-2 to classify first-class county roads as major or minor collectors and establish procedures for future county-road classifications, citing Transportation Code requirements. The order listed multiple roads to be designated as major collectors.
Several commissioners objected to adopting classifications separate from a comprehensive thoroughfare plan and asked for more public engagement and legal backup explaining statutory requirements. One commissioner noted that eight of the roads under consideration were shown on the City of Boerne’s major thoroughfare plan and warned the action would effectively extend that plan into unincorporated county areas. Legal counsel explained road classification under transportation code can be taken separately from a thoroughfare plan, but several members said they preferred a fuller public workshop and additional materials.
After debate the motion failed. The court requested more backup information and additional discussion in a future session; staff offered to provide statutory summaries and a clearer explanation of impacts on development and proportionality of developer contributions.
