Ruben Becerra
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- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 11:14:21
- Avg per meeting
- 33:43
- Segments
- 14634
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Top issues during term (10)(Development)
Darden Hill Road Expansion
Commits over $2 million in certificate of obligation funds to preliminary engineering and design.
Water Conservation and Industrial Development
Potential future economic impacts on industrial development and county water infrastructure costs.
Dripping Springs Ranch Replat
The project is funded through an existing contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Hays County Strategic Plan Public Engagement
Guides future capital improvement and budgeting allocations.
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.
data center development
The county will avoid tax incentives for these projects, potentially saving public funds.
affordable housing
This could save teachers serious cash on long commutes and rent, while helping schools spend less on constant hiring.
Eastside Campus Construction Manager at Risk Award
Involves a $62 million capital project expenditure.
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 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 (36)
Recorded while Becerra was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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…
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…
Authorize the execution of a contract amendment No. 3 to the Texas Water Development Board, Flood Infrastructure Fund grant contract. SMITH/BOUTTE/BERLAD
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
Denial of Hayes Commons Development Agreement
Approval of Driftwood Country Store Development Agreement
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
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…
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
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…
Authorize the Development Services Department, GIS Division, to rescind the street name Valinor Way, in Precinct 4.
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…
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…
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…
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").
Appointment of Interim Director of Development Services
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
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
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…
Grant variance to Hays County Development Regulations for 1816 Uhland Road, San Marcos
Voting record (11)(Development)
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