Texas Record
Hays County
RB

Ruben Becerra

County Judge2019-2026

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News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
20
Total speaking time
11:14:21
Avg per meeting
33:43
Segments
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Top issues during term (5)(Budget)

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Becerra 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

    Accept the delivery of the Auditor's Office Quarterly Internal Examination Reports.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Approve Commissioners Court Minutes for March 24, 2026.

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Authorize the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice As…

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Approve the payment of Texas Association of Counties healthcare claims and authorize an additional disbursement in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 for healthcare claims .

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Authorize the execution of a service agreement renewal with CML Security for the card access system, in the amount of $1,540.00, to provide manufacturer support at the Hays County …

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Approve Utility Permits.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Authorize payment in the amount of $3,800.00 to the CTX Fieldhouse (Sunfield Station) for an early voting location, where no purchase order was obtained per the Purchasing Policy.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Authorize the execution of a resolution of support for the Great Springs Project's grant application to the Federal Highway Association (FHWA) Federal Land Access Program (FLAP).

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • 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 Preci…

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Approve renewal of RFP 2023-P09 Delinquent Tax Collection Service for one (1) additional year, effective March 1, 2026

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Approve the February 2026 Treasurer's Report.

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Accept the delivery of the County Auditor's Monthly Report for September to November 2025 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 114.023 and 114.025.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Approve out of state travel and associated costs for County Administrator, Kandice Boutte, and associated costs for Commissioner Morgan Hammer to attend the 2026 National Associati…

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    Approve payments of County invoices.

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-03-24

    adjourn court at 1:07 p.m.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-03-24

    authorize the execution of a First Amendment to the Statement of Work with Securus Technologies, LLC related to new FCC rate change requirements and the addition of Text Connect.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-03-24

    approve out-of-state travel, utilizing the CECC Continuing Education funds, for CECC Director Stephanie Robinson to attend the Navigator Conference on April 19 - 24, 2026 in Las Ve…

  • movedpassed 5-02026-03-24

    authorize payment to OCV, LLC for $7,995.00 for recurring fees, where no purchase order was in place as per the County’s Purchasing Policy.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-03-24

    authorize the Sheriff’s Office to accept a drone, valued at $9,997.49, from the Hays County Citizens’ Academy Alumni Association and amend the budget accordingly.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-03-24

    approve payment in the amount of $500.00 to Card Service Center for registration fees for the Advance Crime Prevention Strategies – Problem Oriented Policing (TCOLE #2102) training…

Decisions during term (104)

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

approved4-0Sep 29, 2026

Accept donations totaling $20,875.00 on behalf of the Hays County Child Protective Board and amend the budget accordingly. INGALSBE/WOODLAND

approved4-0Sep 29, 2026

Amend various departmental operating, special revenue and capital project budgets in preparation for Fiscal Year 2026 monthly financial reporting. BECERRA/WOODLAND

approved4-0Sep 29, 2026

Authorize payment to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) of $512.00 for repair services provided to radio equipment where no purchase order was in place, per the County’s Purchasing Policy and amend the budget accordingly.…

approved4-0Sep 29, 2026

Authorize payment to PALS for the two vaccine clinics hosted on January 17, 2026 ($3,660.00), and January 20, 2026, ($490.00) and amend the budget accordingly. INGALSBE/GONZALES

approvedVoted no3-2Sep 15, 2026

Adopt FY2027 County Budget and Tax Rate

approvedVoted yes4-1Sep 15, 2026

Remove Axon AI Funding from Sheriff's Budget

approved5-0Sep 15, 2026

Approve the Transportation Department to purchase a remote fuel dispenser $2,845.27, and an electric drum pump $1,140.41 from Grainger, and amend the budget accordingly. HAMMER/A.JONES/HUNT

approved5-0Sep 15, 2026

Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the Reimbursement to the County Clerk's Office for Consumables Purchased for a Full Staff Training on August 21, 2026 and amend the budget accordingly. BECERRA/CARDENAS

approved4-1Sep 15, 2026

Discussion and possible action to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2027 Hays County Budget. BECERRA/WOODLAND

approved5-0Sep 8, 2026

Amend various departmental operating, special revenue and capital project budgets in preparation for Fiscal Year 2026 monthly financial reporting.

approvedVoted no4-1Sep 1, 2026

Budget Inclusion for Axon Contract First-Year Financing

approved5-0Sep 1, 2026

Authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $750.00 for continuing education for staff in the Office of Emergency Services and amend the budget accordingly. BECERRA/M.JONES

approved5-0Sep 1, 2026

Authorize Facilities and Resource Management to purchase two Apple iPad Airs with cases in the amount of $1,697.98 and amend the budget accordingly. INGALSBE/CRUMLEY

approved5-0Sep 1, 2026

Authorize Facilities and Resource Management to purchase a new tankless electric water heater for the Government Center in the amount of $3,550.59 and amend the budget accordingly. HAMMER/CRUMLEY

approved5-0Sep 1, 2026

Authorize Facilities and Resource Management to purchase two replacement self-dumping forklift hoppers in the amount of $4,487.50 and amend the budget accordingly. SMITH/CRUMLEY

approved5-0Sep 1, 2026

Authorize Facilities and Resource Management to purchase a new mini-split system for the Wimberley Recycling office in the amount of $1,704.00 and amend the budget accordingly. HAMMER/CRUMLEY

approved5-0Sep 1, 2026

Authorize the Constable Precinct 1 Office to purchase two (2) body cameras and tasers, and the related software for the new deputies sworn in during the May Commissioners Courtin the amount of $8,868.70 annually, and amend the budget…

approved5-0Sep 1, 2026

Authorize Constable Pct 1 to accept insurance proceeds from the Texas Association of Counties totaling $6,579.59, and authorize the purchase of a replacement radio from LCRA and vehicle repairs from Dana Safety Supply and amend the budget…

approved5-0Sep 1, 2026

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

approved5-0Sep 1, 2026

Authorize Jail Operations to accept insurance proceeds valued at $8,000.00 from the Texas Association of Counties, and approve the repair quote from Viking Fence for the security gate repairs, and amend the budget accordingly.…

Voting record (27)(Budget)

25 yes2 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted noSep 15, 2026

Adopt FY2027 County Budget and Tax Rate

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Remove Axon AI Funding from Sheriff's Budget

Voted noSep 1, 2026

Budget Inclusion for Axon Contract First-Year Financing

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Rescind Cancellation and Set Budget Hearing Date for August 25, 2026

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Adopt FY27 Budget Calendar Revision

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Authorize Ricoh USA agreement for 42 copiers and budget amendment

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Amend departmental operating, special revenue, and capital project budgets

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Authorize acceptance of budget amendment for Mental Health Court Training

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Amend various departmental operating, special revenue and capital project budgets in preparation for Fiscal Year 2025 fiscal year-end financial reporting.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Amend various departmental operating, special revenue and capital project budgets in preparation for Fiscal Year 2026 monthly financial reporting.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Authorize Facilities and Resource Management to replace the 80-gallon water heater at the Government Center with a new unit in the amount of $6,618.58 and amend the budget accordingly.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Authorize the Constable Pct. 5 Office to accept insurance proceeds from the Texas Association of Counties in an amount of $7,914.15 related to vehicle damages and amend the budget accordingly.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Approve the replacement of a water heater located at the Juvenile Detention Center from Bullfrog Plumbing, LLC in the amount of $20,000.00 and authorize a 50% deposit and amend the budget accordingly.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Calendar.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Approval of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Calendar

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

Authorize the execution of a Third Amendment with Wellpath, LLC. for the Adult and Juvenile Facilities Healthcare Program contract pursuant to RFP 2021-P04 and amend the budget accordingly.

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

Accept donations totaling $15,240.00 on behalf of the Hays County Child Protective Board and amend the budget accordingly.

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

Authorize the acceptance of insurance proceeds from Texas Farm Bureau Insurance in the amount of $250.00 for the Sheriff's Office related to a vehicle accident and amend the budget accordingly.

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

Authorize Facilities and Resource Management to purchase of Limble Solutions, LLC / SHI GS Software in the amount of $15,351.00 and amend the budget accordingly.

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

Authorize the execution of a contract amendment between Hays County and Tyler Technologies for the implementation of new report writing technology approved in the FY26 budget.

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

Authorize the Combined Emergency Communications Center to accept a grant of $3,000.00 from the Capital Area Emergency Communications District (CAECD) and amend the budget accordingly.

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

Authorize Office of Emergency Services to utilize Water & Earth Technologies for Low Water Crossing repairs and upgrades as approved in the FY 2026 budget and authorize a discretionary exemption pursu

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

authorize the Election's Office to hire the Elections Administrative Specialist approved in the FY2026 annual budget process effective May 1, 2026 to be effective January 16, 2026 utilizing the Electi

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

authorize the execution of a quote regarding implementing the Tyler Technologies Justice Case Access platform and amend the budget accordingly.

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

execute a proposal between Workplace Solutions for Office Furniture for the Auditor, Budget, Human Resources, and Purchasing Offices, and authorize a 50% deposit related to the moving of the offices a

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

authorize the Health Department to utilize Tobacco Settlement Funds for printed 2026 Resource Directory booklets and amend the budget accordingly.

Voted yesDec 16, 2025

accept the reallocation of the 2020 Hays County Parks and Open Space Bond proceeds as presented in Executive Session by the Budget Office and post total commitments on the Hays County website.

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