‘Illegal immigration’ on Commissioners Court special meeting agenda triggers public interest

By Melanie Berger on Tuesday, September 1, 2026
  • A portion of the crowd that showed up at the special meeting on Friday, Aug. 28 because of an agenda item to “discuss and possibly approve a disaster declaration concerning illegal immigration, human trafficking, and drug smuggling.” County Emergency Management Coordinator and Grants Specialist Angela Hahn (back, center) is shown speaking on the topic. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus
    A portion of the crowd that showed up at the special meeting on Friday, Aug. 28 because of an agenda item to “discuss and possibly approve a disaster declaration concerning illegal immigration, human trafficking, and drug smuggling.” County Emergency Management Coordinator and Grants Specialist Angela Hahn (back, center) is shown speaking on the topic. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

    A crowd attended the special meeting of the Fayette County Commissioners Court on Friday, Aug. 28 with several signed up to speak on the agenda item, “discuss and possibly approve a disaster declaration concerning illegal immigration, human trafficking, and drug smuggling.”

    Only three members of the Commissioners Court were present: County Judge Dan Mueller, Precinct 2 Commissioner Clint Sternadel,…