Walt Smith

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Salary Adjustments

Raises approximately $11.4 million in additional revenue with a proposed tax rate increase.

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.

senior program funding

It's a $6.7 million investment funded by the city to beef up senior services.

small business funding

Local entrepreneurs and small business owners could cash in on a slice of this $2.18 million funding pie.

tax policy and litigation

Closing this loophole could bring more tax revenue into the county budget, potentially easing the burden on individual homeowners.

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

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

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.…

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

Adopt FY2027 County Budget and Tax Rate

Remove Axon AI Funding from Sheriff's Budget

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

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

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

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

Budget Inclusion for Axon Contract First-Year Financing

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

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.…

Adopt FY2027 County Budget and Tax Rate

Remove Axon AI Funding from Sheriff's Budget

Budget Inclusion for Axon Contract First-Year Financing

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

Adopt FY27 Budget Calendar Revision

Authorize Ricoh USA agreement for 42 copiers and budget amendment

Amend departmental operating, special revenue, and capital project budgets

Authorize acceptance of budget amendment for Mental Health Court Training

Approval of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Calendar

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.