Town of Hickory Creek vs. Ronald Furtick - The Town Takes Action to Protect Neighborhood

The Hickory Creek Town Council remains unwavering in its duty to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of our community. This responsibility is not only a moral obligation but also a legal one, and the Town will continue to exercise its full authority to enforce and apply its Code and Ordinances in furtherance of this mission.

To protect these fundamental community interests, on December 20, 2024, the Town filed suit against Ron Furtick and his associated entities in an effort to halt and prevent ongoing and serious violations of the Town’s Code occurring at 1500 Turbeville Road, Hickory Creek, Texas 75065. These violations have resulted in the unlawful discharge of unsanitary wastewater and sewage, creating substantial and unacceptable risks to public health, environmental integrity, and overall quality of life for our residents. The Town’s lawsuit seeks injunctive relief along with civil penalties against Ron Furtick. The maximum amount of penalties is $1,000 per day for each and every day of violation. To date, the amount of possible penalties exceeds $240,000. The Town has issued seventy-eight code enforcement citations and Mr. Furtick has paid fines in the amount of $13,520. The Town has approved proposed plans to correct the outstanding sewer deficiencies on-site but Mr. Furtick has yet to even begin the required work.  

The Town is actively engaged in discovery in this litigation and remains resolute in its position. The Town intends to vigorously pursue all legal remedies available to stop these violations and hold the responsible parties accountable for the harm inflicted on our community.

The Hickory Creek Town Council will not waver in its commitment to protect the community against threats to health, safety, and welfare. As this case moves forward, the Town will continue to enforce its Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable laws to ensure that the interests of the residents of Hickory Creek are fully defended and preserved.

Timeline of Growth

A review of images over time demonstrates a troubling pattern: year after year, the number of trailers, RVs, and other structures on the property has grown steadily. What began as sporadic placement has escalated into a dense, makeshift encampment. This timeline underscores how the problem has worsened, reinforcing the Town’s responsibility to intervene and prevent further harm to the community’s safety, health, and welfare.

Satellite Images

Recent satellite imagery provides a clear, undeniable view of the scope of activity occurring at 1500 Turbeville Road. This tract of land has been overrun with trailers, RVs, mobile homes, and boats, many clustered in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. These images illustrate the magnitude of the unauthorized use of the property and the resulting impact on the surrounding neighborhood and community character.