Burleson County sets June public hearing on proposed solid-waste ordinance, orders takings-impact assessment

Burleson County Commissioners on April 14 approved preparation of a proposed Solid Waste Ordinance, directed staff to prepare a Takings Impact Assessment under Chapter 2007, Texas Government Code, and authorized a notice of hearing to occur by June 9, 2025.

The motion to begin ordinance preparation was made by Commissioner Robert “Bobby” Urbanosky and seconded by Commissioner Vincent Svec; the court voted unanimously to proceed. Commissioners characterized the vote as the first step, with the public hearing and the statutorily required takings review to follow before any adoption vote.

Judge Keith Schroeder noted the county will follow statutory steps in preparing the notice and assessment. The record shows the court did not adopt an ordinance at this meeting; rather, it initiated the formal review and set the hearing timeline. The transcript records no public comments on the ordinance itself at the April 14 session.

Next steps set by the court include preparation of the Takings Impact Assessment and publishing a Notice of Hearing; the hearing is expected no later than June 9, 2025. Further hearings or an adoption vote would be scheduled after staff completes the assessment and publishes the required notice.