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)(General)
Law Enforcement Surveillance and AI Technology Oversight
Reallocates $96,739 from software technology to personnel costs.
Reappointment to West Travis County Public Utility Agency Board
Impacts major capital improvement projects exceeding $220 million.
Kyle Animal Shelter Interlocal Agreement
Details of specific capital allocation were not detailed in the action, but operational frameworks were established.
local government updates
These policy changes could eventually hit your wallet through shifts in local taxes or infrastructure-related fees.
zoning change
Property owners and developers will see a short delay in project timelines and associated holding costs while awaiting the rescheduled council vote.
Mental Health Court graduation
Involves contract funding requests of approximately $300,000 for mental health services and $45,000 for temporary housing support.
noise mitigation
While exact costs aren't set yet, the city might spend some cash on studies, sound barriers, or new equipment to muffle the neighborhood noise.
Hays County Health District
The current indigent care model costs over $30,000 per patient annually due to reliance on emergency rooms.
public health alert
You might end up with a hefty vet or medical bill if your pet gets into a fight or you have an unexpected encounter.
first responder compensation and health
It's going to cost taxpayers more upfront, but keeping experienced first responders on the job saves money on hiring and training replacements later.
solar energy regulations
Your monthly utility bill is going to change because you'll get credits for excess energy, but you'll also have to pay a brand-new monthly fee.
data center regulation
You might see more stable utility bills if the county prevents these massive centers from overloading our local power grid.
federal-local law enforcement relations
Taxpayers might end up footing the bill for extra administrative strain and potential legal disputes between local and federal authorities.
immigration enforcement
Increased enforcement often leads to higher costs for local jails and potential legal expenses for the county.
redistricting
Redistricting costs taxpayers money for legal fees and administrative mapping, but the real cost is how it shifts where your tax dollars get prioritized.
intergovernmental litigation
Expect your tax dollars to be drained by expensive legal fees while these two governments battle it out in court.
law enforcement misconduct
Taxpayers could be on the hook for expensive legal settlements and potential lawsuits if the county is found liable for failing to prevent this misconduct.
data center moratorium
A pause could mean missing out on big tax revenue, but it might also save us from expensive emergency grid upgrades later.
foreign policy resolution
There is no direct financial impact on the city budget from this decision.
government ethics investigation
Taxpayers could be on the hook for millions if these contracts were inflated or awarded unfairly.
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 (13)
Recorded while Hammer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Work Authorization #2 with HNTB Corporation for General Engineer Consulting
Authorize the Sheriff’s Office to accept insurance proceeds valued at $1,071.00 from General Motors Insurance for vehicle repair and amend the budget accordingly. INGALSBE/HIPOLITO
Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of Work Authorization #2 for Fiscal Year 2027 between Hays County and HNTB Corporation for General Engineer Consulting Services in the amount of $8,283,669.00 related to road…
Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of Work Authorization #11 for Fiscal Year 2027 between Hays County and HNTB Corporation in the amount of $695,640.00 to continue providing General Engineer Consulting (GEC)/Program…
Award RFP 2026-P03 Eastside Campus CMAR to Joeris General Contractors
Authorize the execution of a General and No Litigation Certificate of Hays County related to the issuance of bonds by Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation for Redwood Apartments in Hays County, San Marcos, Texas. INGALSBE
Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of engagement letters and file transfer authorizations between Hays County and Michael Best & Friedrich LLP related to general County litigation matters. INGALSBE
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
Approve Amendment 1 to the General Land Office Contract No. 22-130-022D868 for a period not to exceed February 28, 2027. BECERRA/BOUTTE/M.JONES
Approve Amendment 1 to the General Land Office Contract No. 22-130-022D868 for a period not to exceed February 28, 2027. BECERRA/BOUTTE/M.JONES
Discussion and possible action to ratify the acceptance of a grant award from the Office of the Governor, Victims Assistance, General Direct Services grant program in the amount of $58,478.38 and amend the budget accordingly.…
Authorize the execution of a General and No Litigation Certificate of Hays County related to the issuance of bonds by Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation for Northside Village in Williamson County, Texas. BECERRA
Authorize the execution of a General and No Litigation Certificate of Hays County related to the issuance of bonds by Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation for Northside Village in Williamson County, Texas. BECERRA
Voting record (3)(General)
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