Rockwall County Commissioners Court Sets Special Meeting for March 17

The Rockwall County Commissioners Court has posted notice of a special meeting set for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the third floor of the Historic Courthouse at 101 East Rusk in Rockwall. The agenda includes a public forum and an option to recess into multiple executive sessions, with reported topics spanning DR Horton litigation, Municipal Utility Districts, and economic development.

The March 17 gathering is one of two special meetings the court has convened in recent months. A separate notice posted for December 17, 2025, at the same location and time outlined three distinct action items brought forward by different members of the court.

Judge New submitted the first item for the December meeting: a discussion and potential vote on appointing a qualifying candidate to serve as judge of Rockwall County Court at Law No. 1. Commissioner Liechty placed the second item, asking the court to discuss and act on a contract with Freese and Nichols Inc. to update the county's Master Thoroughfare Plan. Commissioner Stacy brought the third item, requesting approval of Prime Contract Change Order No. 007 to the agreement with SCI Construction covering the Rockwall County Sheriff's office renovation project.

The December agenda also included the standard public forum, which the posted notice described as "the public's opportunity to address the Commissioners Court about County matters." Speakers were asked to limit remarks to three minutes. The court reserved the right to take no action on any matter not listed on the agenda.

The March 17 meeting follows a similar format at the same third-floor courtroom. Residents wishing to address the court during the public forum portion of Tuesday's session should plan to arrive at the Historic Courthouse at 101 East Rusk ahead of the 10:00 a.m. start.