Lorne Liechty Perspective

COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA

Agenda: May 12, 2026

The Commissioners Court Agenda for May 12 contains multiple items necessary for managing the normal operations of our County, and several items which focus on specific neighborhoods. Here are some items that may be of special interest:

1. Discussion regarding the installation of speed humps in the Alexander Ranch subdivision. (Item 8)
2. Discussion of possible road repairs and conversion of private streets to county roads in Bent Trail Estates. (Item 9)
3. Update on the status of revisions to the County’s Master Thoroughfare Plan. (Item 12)

I would love for everyone to come to observe or speak on any topic you’d like, but if you wish you can go to the county website to watch online.

https://rockwallcountytexas.com/Archive.aspx?AMID=125 -447f5275dcff8b150c73d5f1fc0e5acc

I am so proud to be part of helping to bring the Ten Commandments Monument to Rockwall County. I hope everyone is able to come and join this historic event.

Read the Blue Ribbon New article linked here:

https://blueribbonnews.com/2026/04/ten-commandments-monument-dedication-set-for-may-23-at-rockwall-county-historic-courthouse/

In anticipation of the 250th Birthday of the United States, here is a moment in history from:

This Week In 1776:

April 29, 1776:

A committee that included Benjamin Franklin (https://www.americanhistorycentral.com/entries/benjamin-franklin/), Samuel Chase (https://www.americanhistorycentral.com/entries/samuel-chase/), and Charles Carroll (https://www.americanhistorycentral.com/entries/charles-carroll-of-carrollton/) arrived in Montreal to encourage Canadians to join the Patriot Cause. The Canadians, being Catholic and French-speaking, were not convinced and remained loyal to the Crown.

The Rockwall County Commissioners Court has been working hard with TxDOT to move road projects forward. Some projects are big and some are smaller. Here are some of the projects that you will see starting in the near future which will affect our County and particularly Precinct 3 (Please note that the following are projections and subject to change based upon TxDOT schedule changes, weather and other factors):

1. The relocation and widening of FM 549 from SH 276 to SH 205. This contract was let in February of 2026, and construction should start this summer, and is scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2029.

2. The FM 548 Resurfacing Project consists of spot flexible pavement repairs and a 2” asphalt overlay from SH 205 to SH 276. The project is scheduled to be awarded at the Texas Transportation Commission Meeting on April 30, 2026. Once the contract is executed, there is a 2-month project delay built into the schedule for contractor mobilization and material acquisition. Construction is anticipated to take 5-6 months to complete.

3. The FM 550 project, that let in April 2026 at a cost of $2.3M, includes 4 locations in Rockwall County and is comprised of the following:

• FM 550 at Rabbit Ridge – Construct left turn lanes and install a traffic signal.
• FM 740 at Fire Station in City of Heath – Install traffic signal.
• SH 276 at Rochell Road – Restripe pavement to allow for left turn lanes and install a traffic signal.
• SH 276 at FM 551 – Restripe pavement to allow for left turn lanes and install a traffic signal.

This project is also scheduled to be awarded at the Texas Transportation Meeting on April 30, 2026. Once the contract is awarded, there is a 3-month delay built into the schedule for material acquisition, and construction is anticipated to take 7-8 months to complete.