Texas Judge Backs Rockwall County in Horton Dispute

0:00A Texas judge just sided with Rockwall County in their fight against the R. Horton, the country's biggest home builder, pushing the case toward a full trial. The beef is over whether the county can make Horton pitch in for roads, water lines, and other basics needed for thousands of new homes in this, fast growing spot. Rockwall is the tiniest county in Texas, just 12 miles square, so they say unchecked growth through special utility districts messes up planning, and leaves locals footing the bill. Residents like one in McLean and Chisholm worry these setups dodge county rules, making it hard to keep things safe and sustainable. The judge shot down Horton's bid to settle part of it early, confirming the counties got legal backing under state code to split those costs, and now. Both sides are gearing up for court, with eyes on how this could ripple across Texas. That's your update from El Paso News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.