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| Cactus Capital of Texas |
| SANDERSON,TEXAS Terrell County |
Welcome to the official web site for Sanderson, Terrell
County, Texas. This is the Officially Sponsored web site
for the county, where we hope you find the information
you are looking for as you explore the diverse geology,
geography and history of this area.
County, Texas. This is the Officially Sponsored web site
for the county, where we hope you find the information
you are looking for as you explore the diverse geology,
geography and history of this area.
Is There A Convention Center In Your Future?
The continuing saga of a potential convention center in downtown Sanderson moved a tiny
step forward Monday with the placing of a sign at Oak and Second Streets saying it’s “coming
soon to this site.” The sign displays a drawing of what the facility might look like.
“This is not a set-in-stone design,” County Judge Leo Smith said. “Tell people to write me a
letter and tell me whether they like it or not.
The continuing saga of a potential convention center in downtown Sanderson moved a tiny
step forward Monday with the placing of a sign at Oak and Second Streets saying it’s “coming
soon to this site.” The sign displays a drawing of what the facility might look like.
“This is not a set-in-stone design,” County Judge Leo Smith said. “Tell people to write me a
letter and tell me whether they like it or not.
Center of Interest- The proposed Terrell County Convention Center might have a
Southwestern theme as indicated on a new sign at the corner of Oak and Second in
Sanderson on the site of the facility. County Judge Leo Smith suggested the theme,
drawn by Leo Smith,Sr., in proposing the facility. Commissioner Pct 1 Yolanda Lopez
has been placed in charge of the convention center project. If you have any ideas or
questions you can contact her at 345-2440 or can mail her at P.O. Box 476.
Southwestern theme as indicated on a new sign at the corner of Oak and Second in
Sanderson on the site of the facility. County Judge Leo Smith suggested the theme,
drawn by Leo Smith,Sr., in proposing the facility. Commissioner Pct 1 Yolanda Lopez
has been placed in charge of the convention center project. If you have any ideas or
questions you can contact her at 345-2440 or can mail her at P.O. Box 476.
State of Texas §
§
County of Terrell §
ORDER RESTRICTING OUTDOOR BURNING
WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court finds that circumstances present in all of Terrell
County create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning;
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Commissioners Court of Terrell County that burning is
restricted in Terrell County for 90 days from the effective date of this Order, unless the
restrictions are terminated earlier based on a determination made by this Court. An
allowance is made for outdoor BBQing provided fires are contained; trash barrel burning
with an approved wire screen over the top of the barrel as well as an allowance for all types
of welding. This Order is adopted pursuant to Local Government Code §352..081, and
other applicable statutes. This Order does not prohibit outdoor burning activities related to
public health and safety that are authorized by the Texas commission on Environmental
Quality for: (1) firefighter training; (2) public utility, natural gas pipeline or mining operations;
(3) planting or harvesting of agricultural crops; or (4) burns that are conducted by a
prescribed burn manager certified under Section 153.048, Natural Resources Code, and
meet the standards of Section 153.047, Natural Resources Code.
In accordance with Local Government Code § 352.081(h), a violation of this Order is a Class
C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00.
ADOPTED this 23 day of November, 2009 by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays, but EFFECTIVE
December 6, 2009.
Leo Smith, Jr.
Terrell County Judge
Attest:
Martha Allen,
Terrell County Clerk
§
County of Terrell §
ORDER RESTRICTING OUTDOOR BURNING
WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court finds that circumstances present in all of Terrell
County create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning;
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Commissioners Court of Terrell County that burning is
restricted in Terrell County for 90 days from the effective date of this Order, unless the
restrictions are terminated earlier based on a determination made by this Court. An
allowance is made for outdoor BBQing provided fires are contained; trash barrel burning
with an approved wire screen over the top of the barrel as well as an allowance for all types
of welding. This Order is adopted pursuant to Local Government Code §352..081, and
other applicable statutes. This Order does not prohibit outdoor burning activities related to
public health and safety that are authorized by the Texas commission on Environmental
Quality for: (1) firefighter training; (2) public utility, natural gas pipeline or mining operations;
(3) planting or harvesting of agricultural crops; or (4) burns that are conducted by a
prescribed burn manager certified under Section 153.048, Natural Resources Code, and
meet the standards of Section 153.047, Natural Resources Code.
In accordance with Local Government Code § 352.081(h), a violation of this Order is a Class
C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00.
ADOPTED this 23 day of November, 2009 by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays, but EFFECTIVE
December 6, 2009.
Leo Smith, Jr.
Terrell County Judge
Attest:
Martha Allen,
Terrell County Clerk
