On Sept. 3, Montgomery County commissioners will discuss and potentially take action to address wildfire activity in the area as well as hear the monthly road bond financial report.
What you need to know
According to the agenda documents, as of Aug. 31, county reports $188 million in bond proceeds and $4.23 million in interest income, bringing total revenue for the program to $192.23 million. Of that amount, commissioners have allocated $166.7 million toward road projects, leaving $25.5 million for future allocations. The county also has $67.6 million in cash remaining in its road bond account.
Commissioners will award bids for two road bond projects in Precinct 1 including the Old Plantersville Road Rehabilitation and Farrell Road Widening from Seven Coves Road to FM 2432.
Montgomery County voters approved a total $480 million road bond in May 2025 to fund transportation projects across all four precincts.
The court is also set to award a bid for the interior build-out for the Precinct 3 senior center.
What else?
Commissioners will also discuss action on wildfire activity amid discussions this year on disaster response needs after events like the Pauline Road fire.
The court is also set to discuss law enforcement exemptions from overtime. Community Impact previously reported exemptions over the Labor Day Weekend and for holiday marine patrols on Lake Conroe.
In the meantime, commissioners will discuss updates on plans to remodel the James H. Keeshan Building, a county office building being converted into courtroom space.
Meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. 501 N. Thompson St., Fourth Floor, Conroe.
