TexasLand USA Theme Park vs. Rural Texas: A Fight for the Land We Call Home
Timeline of Events
Our research uncovered the following timeline of events surrounding the land purchases, HB 5685, and the gradual public awareness of the TexasLand USA project — leading up to CDWC’s first direct meeting with representatives from TexasLand USA in July 2024.
March 20, 2025
By law, notice must be published at least 30 days before introduction of a local law in the Texas Legislature - in a newspaper published in the affected county.
March 30, 2025
Per Waller County Appraisal District, sale of 22581 FM 1887 (104.2 AC) to Tango Lima Bravo Oscar LLC. Manager: Hugh Edward McGee III.
April 22, 2025
Rep. Stan Kitzman filed HB 5685 for the formation of Waller County District No. 3.
May 8, 2025
Citizens slowly became aware of HB 5685 and alerted the community about the TexasLand project and the associated bill - phone calls, emails, Facebook campaign, petitions and public protests organized.
May 12, 2025
Per Waller County Appraisal District, sale of 41087 FM 3346 (37.99 AC) & 22811 FM 1887 (87 AC) to Tango Lima Bravo Oscar LLC.
May 15, 2025
ABC13 coverage, "Future of Texas-themed amusement park uncertain after bill pulled". Statements issued by TexasLand.
June 11, 2025
Citizens in Defense of Waller County presentation to Commissioners Court.
June 29, 2025
Judge Duhon welcomed the idea of hosting a public workshop with Lizzy McGee at Commissioners Court, proposed potential dates, and agreed to follow up if needed.
July 2, 2025
With Commissioners Court support secured, CDWC sent an invitation to TexasLand USA and Lizzy McGee to participate in a public workshop.
July 7 - 24, 2025
Lizzy McGee declined CDWC’s public workshop invitation twice, favoring a small-group format instead. While CDWC continued to stress the need for broader public engagement, we ultimately agreed to a limited meeting to open dialogue. The meeting took place on July 24 at Hegemeyer Realty & Associates, with participation limited to five CDWC representatives at her request.
August 4 - 5, 2025
In just one week, 279 Waller County residents co-signed a formal letter demanding transparency, public hearings, and accountability. The letter was emailed on August 4 and sent the next day in five identical FedEx packages (about 200 pages total) to TCEQ’s headquarters and district offices, Senator Lois Kolkhorst, Senator Joan Huffman, and Representative Stan Kitzman. With this action, citizen concerns are now part of the official record.
Citizens in Defense of Waller County (CDWC)
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization • Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. • Contact: cdwallerco@gmail.com • Providing independent research, public records, and analysis on large-scale development proposals in Waller County, Texas.
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