Monahans casts 12 Texas811 votes for Troy Bent

Feb 10, 2026

By resolution the Monahans City Council directed the city's 12 Texas811 votes to Troy Bent, Director of Compliance with Texas Gas Service, citing his familiarity with oil-and-gas producing communities.

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City Manager Rex M. Thee explained the city's membership in the Texas Excavation Safety System (Texas811) and the voting allocation: one vote per $100 paid in membership fees the prior year. Thee recommended casting the City of Monahans's 12 votes for Troy Bent, identifying him as Director of Compliance with Texas Gas Service and noting the company's large presence in the area. "Mr. Thee recommends casting all 12 votes for Troy Bent who is Director of Compliance with Texas Gas Service which has a large presence in our area," the minutes report.

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