Price to lease Fayette County’s School Land raised by 4-1 vote

Fayette County Judge Joe Weber was authorized to sign an amendment to the School Land Lease dated June 2, 2016, increasing the price per acre to $18 and extending it to June 2, 2027.

The Commissioners Court approved the measure 4-1 last Thursday. Precinct 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom opposed.

Two lessees conduct hunting and cattle operations on the county-owned property, located in Baylor County. At…