Public review starts of changing Brazos County's subdivision regulations

The public review has started of upcoming changes to Brazos County's subdivision regulations affecting homeowners and homebuilders who live outside of the city limits of College Station, Bryan, Kurten, and Wixon Valley.On April 1st, consultants hired by the county commission presented a first draft. That was followed by public comments and an open house where those who attended had the opportunity to leave written opinions.Click HERE to read and download the consultant's presentation materials at the April 1, 2026 county commission meeting.Click HERE to read and download materials available to those attending the April 1, 2026 consultant's open house.County commissioner Bentley Nettles shared during a visit on WTAW's The Infomaniacs that there were a lot people of people who attended the open house. But he added "we may have to give a gift card for a burrito or something in order to get people to participate" because he "see any sticky notes on the poster boards they (the consultants) had outside (the meeting room) with comments."According to the consultant's presentation documents, the consultants will present a final draft to commissioners sometime in May.The consultant's timeline calls for commissioners in June to hold a public hearing and consider final action.