Comal County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Comal County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Water Availability
Representatives from GBRA, CTGCD, TWC, and NBU warned that Comal County is facing intense drought conditions and explosive population growth, requiring aggressive conservation and large regional water projects.
Canyon Lake Watershed and Growth Concerns
Residents expressed concerns about rapid subdivision growth near Canyon Lake, declining water levels, and the protection of the local water supply, calling for studies and moratoriums on new developments.
Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Appointments
The county appointed three new directors to oversee groundwater management in the Trinity Aquifer. These volunteer positions help guide local water policy and resource protection for thousands of county residents.
Rural Broadband Expansion Support
Resound Networks requested a letter of support from the county to apply for federal and state BEAD program funding to expand high-speed internet in unserved rural areas of the county.
Mental Health Facility Power Infrastructure
American Rescue Plan Act interest funds were used to pay electric utility infrastructure fees for the county's new mental health facility.