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Hays County
DGI

Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe

Commissioner Precinct 11997-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028 · Commissioners Court.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
12
Total speaking time
2:01:37
Avg per meeting
10:08
Segments
1957

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Sep 2025[65]

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Salary Adjustments

Raises approximately $11.4 million in additional revenue with a proposed tax rate increase.

medium↑Jun 2022[54]

infrastructure project completion

It saves you money on gas and vehicle wear-and-tear by cutting out those frustrating, long-way-around detours.

high↑Oct 2024[51]

elections

Voting is free, but the outcomes of these local measures will directly influence how your tax dollars are spent on city services and infrastructure.

critical↑Dec 2024[35]

Water Infrastructure Capacity

Contract expenditure not to exceed $542,360.00 allocated for the water study.

critical↑Oct 2025[30]

Law Enforcement Surveillance and AI Technology Oversight

Reallocates $96,739 from software technology to personnel costs.

critical↓Dec 2025[29]

Darden Hill Road Expansion

Commits over $2 million in certificate of obligation funds to preliminary engineering and design.

high↑Dec 2025[28]

Road Maintenance and Resurfacing Projects

Involves multiple engineering contracts funded through county transportation bonds and capital improvement funds.

high↑Jul 2025[28]

emergency management planning

While the plan requires upfront investment, it should save us a fortune in long-term recovery costs when the next disaster strikes.

critical↑Sep 2026[23]

County Employee Compensation

Involves a total investment of approximately $4.84 million directed primarily to employees earning under $80,000.

critical→Nov 2025[21]

Reappointment to West Travis County Public Utility Agency Board

Impacts major capital improvement projects exceeding $220 million.

critical↑Jun 2022[20]

Water Conservation and Industrial Development

Potential future economic impacts on industrial development and county water infrastructure costs.

high↑Nov 2025[17]

school district tax election

Homeowners avoid a tax increase, but the school district now faces a significant funding gap that could lead to service cuts.

high↑Jan 2026[16]

Kyle Animal Shelter Interlocal Agreement

Details of specific capital allocation were not detailed in the action, but operational frameworks were established.

critical↓Feb 2026[16]

Dripping Springs Ranch Replat

The project is funded through an existing contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

public transit expansion

While funding specifics weren't detailed, expanded services typically require increased operational budgets that could impact local transit allocations.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Hays County Strategic Plan Public Engagement

Guides future capital improvement and budgeting allocations.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

local government updates

These policy changes could eventually hit your wallet through shifts in local taxes or infrastructure-related fees.

high↑Jul 2022[15]

sidewalk infrastructure

The city is currently weighing budget allocations to cover the costs of these repairs and new construction projects.

high↑Feb 2026[13]

Memorial Day Fireworks Sales and Drought Assessment

Prevents potentially catastrophic wildfire suppression and property damage costs.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

development agreement

This delay puts a temporary freeze on potential tax revenue and infrastructure investment tied to the project.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Ingalsbe personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    adopt a resolution determining the necessity of, and authorizing the use of, Hays County's power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple interest in 2.740 acres from property loc…

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of Amendment No. 5 to the Department of State Health Services, Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant contract in the amount of $126,723.00.

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    award and execute a contract for IFB 2026-B06 Concrete between Hays County and TRUE Construction, LLC to provide concrete materials countywide on an as-needed basis.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Adopt a Proclamation recognizing April 12-18, 2026, as National Animal Control Appreciation Week.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    adopt a resolution determining the necessity of, and authorizing the use of, Hays County's power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple interest in 0.0376 acres from property lo…

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Adopt a Proclamation recognizing April 12-18, 2026, as National Telecommunicators Week.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Adopt a Proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    authorize the execution of an engagement letter, effective March 25, 2026, between Hays County and Waterloo Legal Services, PLLC related to the planned development and financing of…

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Adopt a Proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    approve the selection of Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. to provide utility coordination services for the Hillside Terrace project in Precinct 2; and authorize staff and counsel t…

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Authorize the execution of a Termite Service Agreement between Hays County, Texas and The Bug Master in the amount of $900.00 for termite pest control services related to the Precinct 5 building and authorize a waiver to the purchasing…

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of the First Amendment to the Ellington Development Agreement executed on or about September 16, 2025 between Hays County ("County") and GBRK Edgewood LLC ("Declarant").

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-03-24

    authorize counsel to accept and execute a settlement agreement from Pecos Housing Finance Corporation regarding the withdrawal of their appeal related to the City of San Marcos, Ci…

  • movedpassed 5-02026-03-24

    amend the Southside Community Center Social Services Contract for FY 2026, adding one-time funding of $100,000.00 to assist the community with housing insecurity and amend the budg…

  • movedpassed 5-02026-03-24

    authorize the Constable Precinct 1 Office to lease one Ford Interceptor ($930.68 monthly), and upfit the vehicle with the needed law enforcement equipment ($24,689.50), and amend t…

  • movedpassed 5-02026-03-24

    approve the selection of Halff Associates, Inc. to provide Right-of-Way services for the Dairy Road project in Precinct 1; and authorize staff and counsel to negotiate a contract.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-03-24

    execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hays County Office of Emergency Services and The American National Red Cross Central & South Texas Region for purposes of prepar…

  • movedpassed 5-02026-03-24

    accept the organizational restructure of the Development Services Office, reassignment of managerial duties, and related regrade of the Development Services Manager, slot 1169-001,…

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24

    ratify approval of the Hawk Ridge Phase 2 Replat of lots 2-16 & 27(PLN-2855-PC).

  • movedpassed 5-02026-03-24

    adopt a Proclamation Recognizing the week of April 6, 2026 as National Public Health Week.

Decisions during term (1082)

Recorded while Ingalsbe was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes3-0-1Sep 29, 2026

Approval of County Invoices

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

Release of Maintenance Bonds for Waterstone Subdivision, Unit A

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

Release of Bonds and Acceptance of Roads for Waterstone Subdivision, Unit C

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

Release of Performance Bond for Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club Core, Phase 3

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

Right of Way Acquisition Services Contract for Dripping Springs Southwest Connection

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

Interlocal Agreement with City of Buda for Old San Antonio Road Project

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

Variance Approval for Silver Spur Ranchettes, Section 2, Part of Lot 11 Replat

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

Assessment and Collection Agreements with Savannah Ranch PID

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

Adoption of Hays County FY 2027 Holiday Calendar

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

Fireworks Sales Orders for Diwali 2026

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

Modification of Vacation Leave Policy (2B104)

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

Regrading of Veteran Service Caseworker to Grant Program Manager

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

Renewal of FireInspection360 and Addition of Investigation Module

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

Naming of Private Driveway in Precinct 3 as Windfall Oaks Way

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

Letter Amendment for Combined Emergency Call Center (CECC) ILA

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

Interlocal Agreement with City of Wimberley for Floodplain and Environmental Health Services

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

Interlocal Agreement with City of San Marcos for Animal Shelter Services

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

First Amendment to Agreement with Christus Santa Rosa San Marcos

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

Amendments to MOUs for Axis to Care and Austin Oaks Hospital

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 29, 2026

First Amendment to Cemetery Maintenance Contract with CY' Services and Landscape Solutions

Voting record (305)

303 yes1 no1 abstained

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Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Approval of County Invoices

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Release of Maintenance Bonds for Waterstone Subdivision, Unit A

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Release of Bonds and Acceptance of Roads for Waterstone Subdivision, Unit C

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Release of Performance Bond for Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club Core, Phase 3

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Right of Way Acquisition Services Contract for Dripping Springs Southwest Connection

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Interlocal Agreement with City of Buda for Old San Antonio Road Project

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Variance Approval for Silver Spur Ranchettes, Section 2, Part of Lot 11 Replat

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Assessment and Collection Agreements with Savannah Ranch PID

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Adoption of Hays County FY 2027 Holiday Calendar

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Fireworks Sales Orders for Diwali 2026

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Modification of Vacation Leave Policy (2B104)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Regrading of Veteran Service Caseworker to Grant Program Manager

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Renewal of FireInspection360 and Addition of Investigation Module

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Naming of Private Driveway in Precinct 3 as Windfall Oaks Way

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Letter Amendment for Combined Emergency Call Center (CECC) ILA

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Interlocal Agreement with City of Wimberley for Floodplain and Environmental Health Services

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Interlocal Agreement with City of San Marcos for Animal Shelter Services

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

First Amendment to Agreement with Christus Santa Rosa San Marcos

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Amendments to MOUs for Axis to Care and Austin Oaks Hospital

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

First Amendment to Cemetery Maintenance Contract with CY' Services and Landscape Solutions

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

First Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement with Halff Associates

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Approval of Mandatory Payments for Healthcare Provider Participation Program

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Appraisal Authorization for Real Property Near FM 150 East in Kyle

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Adopt FY2027 County Budget and Tax Rate

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Remove Axon AI Funding from Sheriff's Budget

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Adopt FY2027 Civilian Salary Chart and Market Adjustments

AbstainedSep 8, 2026

Accept Subdivision Bond for Mason Subdivision, Phase 1

Recused because the subdivision is adjacent to her property.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Adoption of Updated Election Equipment Fee Schedule

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Acknowledgement of Sheriff's Office AI Commitment (G-18)

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Budget Inclusion for Axon Contract First-Year Financing

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Authorization of Three-Year Financing for New Election Equipment

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Set Proposed Tax Rate Ceiling for FY 2027

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Approve Consent Agenda

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Acknowledge Hospital District Voter Petition

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Order Hospital District Special Election for May 2027

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Add Judicial Services Officer I Position

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Authorize Legal Action and Terminate Sunfield Agreement

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Adopt a Proclamation recognizing the Power 2 Prosper Faith-Based Community Leadership Institute

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Adopt a Proclamation honoring the Election Student Intern Program

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Adopt a Proclamation honoring poll workers in Hays County

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Adopt a Proclamation recognizing August 31, 2026 as International Overdose Awareness Day

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Adopt a Proclamation recognizing September 2026 as Emergency Preparedness Month

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Adopt a Proclamation recognizing August 20, 2026 as World Mosquito Day

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Approve Consent Agenda Items

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Accept Road Construction and Surface Drainage Improvements for Parten Ranch Phase 8

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Authorize Contract Amendment No. 1 with LJA Engineering for FM 2001 Gap Safety Improvements

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Authorize Professional Services Agreement with Accenture

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Authorize Reimbursements for Office of Emergency Services Deployments

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Update Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal Fee Schedule

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Authorize Interlocal Agreement with City of Wimberley for Blue Hole Nature Center