Morgan Hammer
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- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 2:21:04
- Avg per meeting
- 8:18
- Segments
- 2536
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Top issues during term (20)
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Salary Adjustments
Raises approximately $11.4 million in additional revenue with a proposed tax rate increase.
Law Enforcement Surveillance and AI Technology Oversight
Reallocates $96,739 from software technology to personnel costs.
Darden Hill Road Expansion
Commits over $2 million in certificate of obligation funds to preliminary engineering and design.
Road Maintenance and Resurfacing Projects
Involves multiple engineering contracts funded through county transportation bonds and capital improvement funds.
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.
County Employee Compensation
Involves a total investment of approximately $4.84 million directed primarily to employees earning under $80,000.
Reappointment to West Travis County Public Utility Agency Board
Impacts major capital improvement projects exceeding $220 million.
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.
Kyle Animal Shelter Interlocal Agreement
Details of specific capital allocation were not detailed in the action, but operational frameworks were established.
Dripping Springs Ranch Replat
The project is funded through an existing contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc.
public transit expansion
While funding specifics weren't detailed, expanded services typically require increased operational budgets that could impact local transit allocations.
Hays County Strategic Plan Public Engagement
Guides future capital improvement and budgeting allocations.
local government updates
These policy changes could eventually hit your wallet through shifts in local taxes or infrastructure-related fees.
Memorial Day Fireworks Sales and Drought Assessment
Prevents potentially catastrophic wildfire suppression and property damage costs.
development agreement
This delay puts a temporary freeze on potential tax revenue and infrastructure investment tied to the project.
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.
Mental Health Court graduation
Involves contract funding requests of approximately $300,000 for mental health services and $45,000 for temporary housing support.
zoning change
Property owners and developers will see a short delay in project timelines and associated holding costs while awaiting the rescheduled council vote.
data center development
The county will avoid tax incentives for these projects, potentially saving public funds.
Burnett Ranch Subdivision #2 Replat Density and Water Concerns
Potential well drilling costs for future property owners.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Hammer 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.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Grant Variance for Old Settlers Music Festival Portable Toilets
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
to exercise the County's right to terminate the Commercial Contract (including any and all extensions) between Hays County and 400 W Old 290 & Roger Hanks Parkway, LLC related to t…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
authorize the execution of a Contract for Design Services (2026-PSA-63) between Hays County and Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC to provide design engineering services for the…
- secondedpassed 4-02026-04-14
authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement (2026-PSA-59) between Hays County and Quiddity Engineering, LLC to provide Utility Coordination services for the Darden…
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
accept the regrade of the Parks and Natural Resources Manager, slot 0171-001, to Parks Superintendent, grade 126 step 9, effective as of April 16th, 2026.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
approve the selection of Cobb, Fendley, & Associates, Inc.to provide engineering services for the Fitzhugh Road project in Precinct 4; and authorize staff and counsel to negotiate …
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize the execution of a proposal between Hays County and ICF for golden-cheeked warbler habitat occupancy surveys and reporting services not to exceed $76,697.00 on Hays Count…
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
award and execute a contract for IFB 2026-B01 Jacobs Well Road Curve between Hays County and Lone Star Sitework, LLC, in the amount of $931,291.65.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
accept the Subdivision Bond No.800219564 for street and drainage improvements in the amount of $918,707.00 for Parten Ranch, Phase 8.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
approve the selection of Pape Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC to provide design services for the RM 12 at Jacobs Well project in Precinct 3; and authorize staff and counsel to neg…
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
appoint Commissioner Morgan Hammer and Commissioner Michelle Cohen to the Kyle Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #3 Board for a 2-year term ending March 23, 2028.
- secondedpassed 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 road construction and surface drainage improvements, release of the subdivision bond #83BSBJK9052 in the amount of $125,956.80, acceptance of the 2-year maintenance bond…
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize the Constable Precinct 3 Office to lease one 2025 Chevy Tahoe ($1,220.56 monthly), and upfit with law enforcement equipment ($7,877.98), and amend the budget accordingly.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
re-appoint Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe and Commissioner Michelle Cohen to the Kyle Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #6 Board for a 2-year term ending March 23, 2028.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
re-appoint Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe and Commissioner Michelle Cohen to the Kyle Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #5 Board for a 2-year term ending March 23, 2028.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
re-appoint Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe and Commissioner Michelle Cohen to the Kyle Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #2 Board for a 2-year term ending March 23, 2028.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
re-appoint Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe and Commissioner Michelle Cohen to the Kyle Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #4 Board for a 2-year term ending March 23, 2028.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize the execution of a Contract for Engineering Services (2026-PSA-53) between Hays County and Aguirre and Fields, LP to provide Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CE…
- secondedpassed 4-02026-03-24
pre-qualify the recommended respondents pursuant to RFQ 2026-Q02 Professional Engineering Services Pool to establish a new pool of firms to be used on an as-needed basis for projec…
Decisions during term (1082)
Recorded while Hammer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of County Invoices
Release of Maintenance Bonds for Waterstone Subdivision, Unit A
Release of Bonds and Acceptance of Roads for Waterstone Subdivision, Unit C
Release of Performance Bond for Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club Core, Phase 3
Right of Way Acquisition Services Contract for Dripping Springs Southwest Connection
Interlocal Agreement with City of Buda for Old San Antonio Road Project
Variance Approval for Silver Spur Ranchettes, Section 2, Part of Lot 11 Replat
Assessment and Collection Agreements with Savannah Ranch PID
Adoption of Hays County FY 2027 Holiday Calendar
Fireworks Sales Orders for Diwali 2026
Modification of Vacation Leave Policy (2B104)
Regrading of Veteran Service Caseworker to Grant Program Manager
Renewal of FireInspection360 and Addition of Investigation Module
Naming of Private Driveway in Precinct 3 as Windfall Oaks Way
Letter Amendment for Combined Emergency Call Center (CECC) ILA
Interlocal Agreement with City of Wimberley for Floodplain and Environmental Health Services
Interlocal Agreement with City of San Marcos for Animal Shelter Services
First Amendment to Agreement with Christus Santa Rosa San Marcos
Amendments to MOUs for Axis to Care and Austin Oaks Hospital
First Amendment to Cemetery Maintenance Contract with CY' Services and Landscape Solutions
Voting record (304)
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Approval of County Invoices
Release of Maintenance Bonds for Waterstone Subdivision, Unit A
Release of Bonds and Acceptance of Roads for Waterstone Subdivision, Unit C
Release of Performance Bond for Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club Core, Phase 3
Right of Way Acquisition Services Contract for Dripping Springs Southwest Connection
Interlocal Agreement with City of Buda for Old San Antonio Road Project
Variance Approval for Silver Spur Ranchettes, Section 2, Part of Lot 11 Replat
Assessment and Collection Agreements with Savannah Ranch PID
Adoption of Hays County FY 2027 Holiday Calendar
Fireworks Sales Orders for Diwali 2026
Modification of Vacation Leave Policy (2B104)
Regrading of Veteran Service Caseworker to Grant Program Manager
Renewal of FireInspection360 and Addition of Investigation Module
Naming of Private Driveway in Precinct 3 as Windfall Oaks Way
Letter Amendment for Combined Emergency Call Center (CECC) ILA
Interlocal Agreement with City of Wimberley for Floodplain and Environmental Health Services
Interlocal Agreement with City of San Marcos for Animal Shelter Services
First Amendment to Agreement with Christus Santa Rosa San Marcos
Amendments to MOUs for Axis to Care and Austin Oaks Hospital
First Amendment to Cemetery Maintenance Contract with CY' Services and Landscape Solutions
First Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement with Halff Associates
Approval of Mandatory Payments for Healthcare Provider Participation Program
Appraisal Authorization for Real Property Near FM 150 East in Kyle
Remove Axon AI Funding from Sheriff's Budget
Adopt FY2027 County Budget and Tax Rate
Adopt FY2027 Civilian Salary Chart and Market Adjustments
Felt the study numbers and un-matched positions needed more review before voting.