Hays County, TX

Commissioners Court Regular

The Commissioners Court will hold a budget workshop and discuss priorities for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including potential hiring freezes. The body is also deciding on the schedule and locations for the November 3, 2026, General Election.

• Payroll disbursements not to exceed $4,600,000.00
• Public hearing for 'No Parking' zone on Mesa Verde Drive in Belterra Subdivision
• Release of performance bond #1001130663 for $1,045,394.00 for Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club, Phase II
• Payment of $14,533.82 to replace HVAC unit #3 at the Christus building
• Facility fees of $3,950.00 for November 3, 2026, General Election locations

Commissioners Court Regular

The Commissioners Court will review the FY27 budget process and consider several road safety measures, including changing yield signs to stop signs. The body will also vote on various county contracts, equipment purchases, and subdivision replats.

• Proposed change of yield signs to stop signs at Creek Road/Mt. Gainor and Sachtleben Road/Wayside Dr.
• Renovations of the Sports Complex at 2880 GoForth Road for $184,254.52
• New fence for the Transportation Yard at 2171 Yarrington Road for $95,590.00
• Additional disbursement of up to $500,000.00 to the healthcare claims account
• Public hearings for replats including Rolling Oaks Subdivision, Cleaves Acres, and Dripping Springs Ranch

Commissioners Court Regular

The Commissioners Court will consider multiple road and subdivision actions, including accepting bonds and calling for sign-change public hearings. Key discussion items include a proposal to authorize up to $50,000 for Accenture to help create a water entity for the Wimberley Valley, and a resolution on the Hays Central Appraisal District's land purchase. Consent items cover routine payments, payroll authorizations, and equipment purchases.

• Discussion and possible action to authorize $50K professional services agreement with Accenture for a water entity serving the Wimberley Valley
• Action on fiscal surety bonds for The Ridge West at Camino Real, Phase 1 ($4,782,646.62) and Phase 2 ($2,373,227.78)
• Public hearing calls to change yield signs to stop signs at Creek Road/Mt. Gainor and Sachtleben Road/Wayside Drive
• Discussion on TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement for RM 12 at Fitzhugh Road intersection improvements
• Consent items include payments up to $4.6M and $5.8M for payroll, $500K for healthcare claims, and equipment purchases for Sheriff's Office and Elections

Commissioners Court Regular

The Commissioners Court will discuss establishing a 180-day Emergency Water Protection Review Period for high-impact developments. The body is also considering a resolution urging the Texas Legislature to regulate industrial high-water-use facilities like data centers. Other business includes road maintenance bonds and various county contracts.

• Proposed 180-day Emergency Water Protection Review Period for high-impact development
• Contract for Sunfield, Campo Del Sol hot mix replacement with Bennett Paving, Inc. for $232,575.90
• Contract for Jacobs Well Road hot mix replacement with Bennett Paving, Inc. for $291,029.00
• Sheriff’s Office purchase of firearms, a vehicle, and equipment for $171,223.03
• Increase of habitat mitigation fee from $7,500.00 to $9,500.00 per acre

Commissioners Court Regular

The Hays County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly vote on a $302,210 field survey of pavement conditions on all county-maintained roads. They will also hear a presentation on establishing a Hays County Health District and receive an update on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process. A large consent agenda includes budget amendments, grant applications, donations, and travel approvals.

• Discussion and possible action to approve a $302,210 pavement condition survey by Roadway Asset Services, LLC for all county roads
• Presentation on the potential establishment of a Hays County Health District
• Authorize payroll disbursements up to $4,600,000 for June 15, 2026
• Authorize submission of a $307,563 continuation grant to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission
• Authorize execution of an Eighth Amended and Restated Development Agreement for the La Cima Subdivision

Commissioners Court Regular

The Hays County Commissioners Court will meet on May 12, 2026, to act on routine administrative items, including approving payroll disbursements totaling $10.4M, accepting proclamations for Police Week and Older Americans Month, and authorizing contracts for road repairs, security upgrades, and mental health services.

• Approve May 15 and May 29 payroll disbursements totaling $10.4M
• Authorize $500K healthcare claims payment to United Healthcare
• Adopt proclamations for Police Week, Peace Officers Memorial Day, and Older Americans Month
• Authorize $3,221 security camera installation at 1901 Dutton Dr., San Marcos
• Approve road repair bids for Nutty Brown Road, Sunfield Parkway, and Jacobs Well Road

The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a series of routine financial items, contracts, and proclamations, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The most significant decision was awarding the Eastside Campus Construction Manager at Risk contract to Joeris General Contractors, LLC, which passed 4-1 with Judge Becerra voting no. The court also authorized the use of eminent domain for the FM 1626 roadway project and approved settlement authority for the FM 2001 Gap project.

• Awarded RFP 2026-P03 Eastside Campus Construction Manager at Risk to Joeris General Contractors, LLC (4-1)
• Authorized eminent domain resolution for FM 1626 roadway improvements (5-0)
• Approved settlement authority for FM 2001 Gap road project (5-0)
• Approved $4.6M and $5.8M payroll disbursements (5-0)
• Authorized $500,000 healthcare claims disbursement (5-0)
• Approved $814,219.47 engineering contract for Centerpoint Road (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 donation from Child Protective Board (5-0)
• Tabled mass permitting protocols pending additional documentation

Commissioners Court Regular

The Commissioners Court will consider several engineering and design contracts for road projects across four precincts. The body will also discuss establishing court fees for DWI and Drug Courts and approving early voting locations for the May 26, 2026, Primary Runoff election.

• Authorization of up to $750,000 for Texas Association of Counties healthcare claims
• Discussion of design and engineering contracts for Old Kyle Road, High Road, and Robert S. Light Boulevard
• Proposed court fees for Hays County DWI & Drug Courts
• Approval of early voting locations for the May 26, 2026, Primary Runoff election
• Purchase of a Bumper-Pull Dump Trailer for $9,389.00

The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a $1,112,417 contract with E-Z Bel Construction for the Bear Creek low-water crossing project. The court also approved numerous routine items including payments, budget amendments, and professional service agreements for road projects. A proposed development agreement for Hays Commons was tabled after public opposition.

• Approved $1,112,417 contract for Bear Creek low-water crossing (5-0)
• Approved $750,000 additional healthcare claims disbursement (5-0)
• Authorized $45,065 grant application to DOJ (5-0)
• Approved $53,850 repair of Government Center RTU #5 (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 implementation and $75,000 annual maintenance for property tax software (5-0)
• Tabled Hays Commons development agreement (no vote)
• Approved $25,982 NSLP equipment grant (5-0)
• Approved $7,800 payment to Emocha Mobile Health (5-0)

Commissioners Court Regular

The Hays County Commissioners Court will meet on April 14, 2026, to consider consent items including payroll and healthcare payments, proclamations, and action items on roads. Notable road items include accepting a $4.6 million fiscal surety for The Ranch at Caliterra and approving design services for Sawyer Ranch Road. The court will also discuss utility coordination contracts for several road projects.

• Approve fiscal surety of $4,620,654.75 for street/drainage improvements at The Ranch at Caliterra
• Authorize payroll disbursements up to $5,800,000.00 for April 30, 2026
• Authorize up to $750,000.00 for Texas Association of Counties healthcare claims
• Discuss first amendment to Spring Trail Center development agreement at 1249 Civic Center Loop, San Marcos
• Authorize design engineering contract for Sawyer Ranch Road project in Precinct 4

The Hays County Commissioners Court approved routine financial items including $5.8 million in payroll, up to $750,000 in healthcare claims, and various contracts and agreements. They also authorized eminent domain for road projects, approved travel for officials, and made personnel changes. No action was taken on a proposed High-Intensity Development Review Division due to lack of information.

• Approved $5.8M payroll disbursements (5-0)
• Authorized up to $750,000 for healthcare claims (5-0)
• Approved $4.62M fiscal surety for The Ranch at Caliterra (5-0)
• Authorized eminent domain for Windy Hill Road and FM 2001 parcels (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for NACo conference (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Berlad as Interim Director of Development Services (5-0)
• Approved $159,319 roof repair contract with Alamo Roofing (5-0)
• Granted variance for portable toilets at Old Settlers Music Festival (5-0)

Commissioners Court Regular

The Commissioners Court will consider payroll disbursements totaling over $10 million and several engineering contracts for road projects. The body will also discuss budget amendments, subdivision variances, and board appointments for Kyle Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones.

• Payroll disbursements not to exceed $5,800,000 (March 31) and $4,600,000 (April 15)
• Engineering services for RM 12 at Jacobs Well, Fitzhugh Road, and Dairy Road projects
• One-time $100,000 funding for Southside Community Center Social Services for housing insecurity
• Acceptance of a drone valued at $9,997.49 for the Sheriff's Office
• Variance requests for 1816 Uhland Road and the Hays Commons Preliminary Plan

The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a $931,291.65 contract with Lone Star Sitework, LLC for the Jacobs Well Road Curve project, and selected engineering firms for several road projects. The court also approved $100,000 in one-time funding for the Southside Community Center to address housing insecurity, and authorized a settlement agreement in the Pecos Housing Finance Corporation appeal. All votes were unanimous except for a 4-1 vote on a property purchase amendment.

• Approved $931,291.65 contract for Jacobs Well Road Curve to Lone Star Sitework, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 one-time funding for Southside Community Center housing insecurity (5-0)
• Authorized settlement agreement in Pecos Housing Finance Corporation appeal (5-0)
• Approved selection of Pape Dawson for RM 12 at Jacobs Well design (5-0)
• Approved selection of Cobb, Fendley & Associates for Fitzhugh Road engineering (5-0)
• Approved selection of Halff Associates for Dairy Road right-of-way services (5-0)
• Approved $5.8M March 31 payroll and $4.6M April 15 payroll disbursements (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Roger Hanks Parkway property contract, extending feasibility to April 29, 2026 (4-1)

Commissioners Court Regular

The Commissioners Court will meet to approve payroll and healthcare disbursements and discuss several road and subdivision projects. The body will also consider various grant applications and proclamations.

• Payroll disbursements for March 15, 2026, not to exceed $4,600,000.00
• Healthcare claims disbursement not to exceed $500,000.00
• Public hearing for a 'No Left Turn' implementation at Rooster Springs Elementary
• Contract for Right of Way Acquisition Services for Darden Hill Road/CR 162, Phase 2
• Public hearings for Hawk Ridge Phase 2 and Oakridge Park at Kinnicinik replats

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a Chapter 381 Economic Development Incentive Agreement with HEB, LP for a new store in Buda, including sales and ad valorem tax rebates capped at $4 million over 30 years. The court also approved numerous routine items, including payments, proclamations, and various contracts. One item, the purchase of consumable items for Mental Health Court, passed 4-1 with Commissioner Smith voting nay.

• Approved HEB incentive agreement (5-0)
• Approved $4.6M payroll disbursement (5-0)
• Approved $500K healthcare claims disbursement (5-0)
• Approved $225,900 annual flood warning system contract (5-0)
• Approved $210,016.92 UASI-LETPA grant application (5-0)
• Approved $1,048,986.79 fiscal surety for Silver Creek subdivision (5-0)
• Approved $20,685.35 office chairs for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved $215.52 Mental Health Court consumables (4-1)

Commissioners Court Regular

The Hays County Commissioners Court will meet on February 24, 2026, to act on routine administrative items including payroll disbursements, healthcare claims, and utility permits. The court will also hear presentations on service awards, judicial services, and Black History Month, and consider several contracts and budget amendments.

• Approve payroll disbursements up to $5,800,000.00 for February 28, 2026
• Approve healthcare claims up to $500,000.00 for United Healthcare and Texas Association of Counties
• Purchase one ballot printer from Hart Intercivic for $9,663.00
• Replace water heater at Juvenile Detention Center for $20,000.00
• Authorize $22,888.80 for moving administrative offices to 1901 Dutton Dr.

The Hays County Commissioners Court tabled a resolution on emergency drought response and water conservation measures after legal counsel advised that imposing a pause or moratorium on permits would exceed the county's authority. The court approved numerous routine items, including payments, budget amendments, contracts, and travel requests, all unanimously. No action was taken on the burn ban, and several agenda items were pulled.

• Adopted Black History Month proclamation (5-0)
• Approved payments of County invoices (5-0)
• Approved healthcare claims payment and authorized up to $500,000 additional disbursement (5-0)
• Approved Feb 28, 2026 payroll disbursements up to $5,800,000 (5-0)
• Authorized First Amended Chapter 381 Economic Development Incentive Agreement for Project Husky (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one Ballot Printer for $9,663.00 (5-0)
• Authorized termination notice to Broaddus & Associates for Government Center Project (5-0)
• Tabled emergency drought response and water conservation resolution

Commissioners Court Regular

The Commissioners Court will review several financial approvals, including payroll and healthcare claims. The body will also discuss engineering agreements for road projects and a public hearing for a subdivision replat.

• Payroll disbursements for February 15, 2026, not to exceed $4,600,000.00
• Healthcare claims disbursement not to exceed $500,000.00
• Engineering design services for Old Kyle Road, Low Water Crossing at Bear Creek, and Old San Antonio Road
• Public hearing regarding Cypress Creek Acres, Replat of Lot 48 & 49-B
• GovOS Public Records Software for County Clerk's Office with a 50% deposit of $77,542.00

The Hays County Commissioners Court met on February 3, 2026, and approved a series of routine financial and administrative items, including payments for county invoices, juror disbursements, healthcare claims, and payroll. They also approved several contracts and agreements, such as engineering services for road projects, a flood warning system maintenance contract, and a property tax collection software contract. A notable decision was to terminate the Hays County Central Appraisal District's eligibility to participate in the county's health care benefits plan, effective October 1, 2026, by a 4-1 vote. Two variances related to the Driftwood Store were tabled until a development agreement is brought to court.

• Approved $4.6M payroll disbursements (5-0)
• Approved $500K healthcare claims disbursement (5-0)
• Terminated Hays CAD health care benefits eligibility (4-1)
• Approved engineering design services for Old Kyle Road (5-0)
• Approved engineering services for Low Water Crossing at Bear Creek (5-0)
• Awarded flood warning system maintenance contract to Water & Earth Technologies (5-0)
• Awarded property tax collection software contract to Appraisal & Collection Technologies (5-0)
• Tabled Driftwood Store variances until development agreement

Commissioners Court Regular

The Commissioners Court will discuss issuing up to $100 million in certificates of obligation for administrative buildings, a judicial facility, and animal shelter facilities. The body will also consider refunding bonds to save on debt service and a new Capital Investment Fund.

• Proposed issuance of up to $100,000,000 for county office, judicial, and animal shelter facilities
• Payroll disbursements not to exceed $5,800,000.00
• Healthcare claims disbursement not to exceed $500,000.00
• Acceptance of $88,954.00 in donations for the Hays County Child Protective Board
• Public hearings for replats at Indian Hills Ranch and Springlake

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the issuance and sale of up to $100 million in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation to fund county office/administrative buildings, a judicial facility, and animal shelter facilities. The court also authorized the issuance of Limited Tax Refunding Bonds projected to save approximately $1.7 million in debt service. All items on the agenda were approved unanimously, with the exception of a discussion on eliminating long-unfilled non-law-enforcement positions, which was tabled.

• Authorized up to $100M in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation for county buildings and animal shelter (5-0)
• Authorized Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, projected to save ~$1.7M in debt service (5-0)
• Approved $5.8M January 31 payroll disbursements (5-0)
• Approved $88,954 in donations for Child Protective Board and amended budget (5-0)
• Approved $542,360 Countywide Water Study with HDR Engineers (5-0)
• Extended burn ban to March 10, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 for two Enhanced Ballot Remake Stations for Elections Office (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on eliminating non-law-enforcement positions vacant over 300 days

Commissioners Court Regular

The Commissioners Court will consider approving payroll and healthcare disbursements and various budget amendments. The body will also discuss support for several road and pedestrian projects for CAMPO grant applications.

• Payroll disbursements for January 15, 2026, not to exceed $4,600,000.00
• Healthcare claims disbursement not to exceed $500,000.00
• Grant applications for Sawyer Ranch Road Pedestrian Walkway, FM 2001 Gap, FM 2001 East, and Centerpoint Road projects
• Acceptance of $46,328.00 from Texas Juvenile Justice Department for a transport vehicle
• Joint Primary Resolution for the March 3, 2026, Joint Primary Election

The Hays County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Kyle and City of Buda for the construction, operation, and use of the Kyle Animal Shelter, with Judge Becerra voting against. The court also approved numerous routine financial items, including payments, budget amendments, and contract renewals, all in unanimous votes. Several resolutions of support for transportation grant applications were adopted, and a public hearing was held for a replat with no action taken.

• Approved Kyle Animal Shelter interlocal agreement (4-1)
• Approved $4.6M January 15 payroll disbursement (5-0)
• Approved $500K healthcare claims disbursement (5-0)
• Approved $46,328 TJJD funds for transport vehicle (5-0)
• Approved $698,412 workers' comp insurance policy (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting CAMPO grant for Sawyer Ranch Road Pedestrian Walkway (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting CAMPO grant for FM 2001 Gap Project (5-0)
• Approved renewal of IFB 2023-B10 Culverts with Contech (5-0)