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Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe

Commissioner Precinct 11997-2028

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028 · Commissioners Court.

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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 (10)(Development)

critical↓Dec 2025[29]

Darden Hill Road Expansion

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

critical↑Jun 2022[20]

Water Conservation and Industrial Development

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

critical↓Feb 2026[16]

Dripping Springs Ranch Replat

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

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Hays County Strategic Plan Public Engagement

Guides future capital improvement and budgeting allocations.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

development agreement

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

critical↑Mar 2026[11]

Project San Antonio Chapter 381 Economic Development Agreement

H-E-B will receive up to $4 million in combined sales and ad valorem tax rebates over 30 years in exchange for a $70 million capital investment.

critical↑Nov 2025[10]

data center development

The county will avoid tax incentives for these projects, potentially saving public funds.

medium↑Sep 2026[5]

affordable housing

This could save teachers serious cash on long commutes and rent, while helping schools spend less on constant hiring.

high↓May 2026[2]

Eastside Campus Construction Manager at Risk Award

Involves a $62 million capital project expenditure.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Hayes Commons Subdivision and Density Variances

Significant profits for the developer versus potential environmental cleanup costs and property value impacts for neighbors.

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 (36)

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

approved4-0-1Sep 15, 2026

Approve form and content deeds related to the Land Swap Agreement previously entered into and approved by the Hays County Commissioners Court on or about April 28, 2026 between Hays County and Qualico Developments (U.S.), Inc. related to…

approved5-0Sep 15, 2026

Discussion and possible action to grant the Director of Development Services or their designee the authority to waive the "Outside Tax Liabilities" requirement and associated documentation set forth in the Hays County Development…

approved5-0Jul 28, 2026

Authorize the execution of a contract amendment No. 3 to the Texas Water Development Board, Flood Infrastructure Fund grant contract. SMITH/BOUTTE/BERLAD

approved5-0Jul 28, 2026

Discussion and possible action to regrade the vacant Civil Engineer position, grade 130, within the Development Services Department to an Environmental Development Manager, grade 127, effective July 28, 2026. HAMMER/BERLAD

denied0-4Jun 9, 2026

Denial of Hayes Commons Development Agreement

approved4-0Jun 9, 2026

Approval of Driftwood Country Store Development Agreement

approved5-0May 12, 2026

Authorize the execution of a corrected Chapter 381 Economic Development Incentive Agreement related to Project San Antonio between Hays County and H-E-B, LP. SMITH

approved5-0May 12, 2026

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Director of Development Services or designee to establish protocols, requirements, and develop related forms for the purpose of mass permitting (issuing one permit for multiple lots or tracts…

approved5-0Apr 28, 2026

Authorize the execution of a First Amendment to the Conservation Easement between Hays County and LCSM West, LP related to approximately 700.2 acres in the La Cima subdivision development in Precinct 3. HAMMER

approvedApr 28, 2026

Discussion and possible action authorizing the execution of a Land Swap Agreement between Qualico Developments (U.S.), Inc. and Hays County related to the exchange of real property in connection with a road improvement project near Old…

approved5-0Apr 14, 2026

Authorize the Development Services Department, GIS Division, to rescind the street name Valinor Way, in Precinct 4.

approved5-0Apr 14, 2026

Authorize the execution of a First Amendment to the Preliminary Development Agreement between Hays County, Texas and Darren Casey Interests, Inc. d/b/a Casey Development Limited related to the development of the Spring Trail Center project…

approved5-0Apr 14, 2026

Authorize the Development Services Department to purchase one (1) replacement Dell Pro Max 16 laptop & accessories valued at $2,036.70 for an Environmental Health Specialist position by reallocating existing funds and amend the budget…

approved5-0Apr 14, 2026

Discussion and possible action to 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 the Spring Trail Center…

approved5-0Apr 14, 2026

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").

approved5-0Apr 14, 2026

Appointment of Interim Director of Development Services

approved5-0Mar 24, 2026

Discussion and possible action to consider granting a variance to the Hays County Development Regulations, Chapter 705.2.01, General Subdivision Requirements, to the owner of 1816 Uhland Road, San Marcos, TX. INGALSBE/BOUTTÉ

tabledMar 24, 2026

Discussion and possible action to consider granting a variance to Hays County Development Regulations Chapter 705§5.05 - Table 705.5.01 Minimum Lot Size for the Hays Commons, Preliminary Plan (PLN-2894-PRE). BECERRA/BOUTTÉ

approved5-0Mar 24, 2026

Executive Session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074 of the Texas Government Code: consultation with counsel and deliberation regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Development…

approvedVoted yes5-0Mar 24, 2026

Grant variance to Hays County Development Regulations for 1816 Uhland Road, San Marcos

Voting record (10)(Development)

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Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Grant variance to Hays County Development Regulations for 1816 Uhland Road, San Marcos

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Authorize the execution of a resolution for the submission of a grant application to the City of San Marcos Community Development Block Grant.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Authorize the execution of a First Amended Chapter 381 Economic Development Incentive Agreement related to Project Husky.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

authorize Commissioner Ingalsbe to execute a Letter of Support on behalf of the Commissioners Court in support of Central Texas Food Bank's response to the City of San Marcos' Community Development Bl

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

authorize the execution of a Development Agreement between Hays County, LB Simpson LLC, and Hays County Municipal Utility District. No. 11 for the Simpson Tract Subdivision.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Development Agreement for Simpson Tract Subdivision and MUD No. 11

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

approve a resolution regarding the submission of a grant application to the Texas Water Development Board, Flood Infrastructure Fund Grant Program.

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

authorize the execution of a Development Agreement between Hays County and Joe Drake Maxwell as Trustee of the Maxwell Settlement Trust, for the Bluestem Subdivision.

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

grant a variance from Section 715.4.01 of the Hays County Development Regulations and allow issuance of an on-site sewage facility permit to the owner of an 11.28 acre parcel of land located at 1000 O

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

appoint the County Administrator as the Interim Hays County Development Services Director, effective January 3, 2026.