Commissioners approve purchase of 9.13 acres for Precinct 1 vehicle and materials storage

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a contract to purchase 9.13 acres in Precinct 1 from two sellers to provide county‑owned property for road materials and a future precinct barn site.

Commissioner Stevens said the county has lacked owned property in Precinct 1 and that his family previously allowed the county to store rock, brush and guardrail on private land. The proposed purchase combines a 5.0‑acre parcel from one owner and a 4.13‑acre parcel from another, fronting FM 847, that the commissioner described as an old gravel pit with good frontage and visibility for truck access.

County staff said the county attorney prepared documents and the title company will handle closing; staff expect closing within 30 days. Commissioners approved the contract by voice vote after a motion by Commissioner Stevens and second by Commissioner Ray.

Why this matters: acquiring county‑owned property provides material storage, immediate operational space and a potential future site for a precinct barn, reducing reliance on leased or privately provided space for road operations in Precinct 1.