Standard and Poor’s increases Hays County’s bond rating to AA+

Hays County’s bond rating rose from AA to AA+, Standard and Poor’s Financial Services, LLC recently announced.

Hays County stated that Standard and Poor’s representatives met with county representatives, including the Hays County Auditor, Budget Office Director, Treasurer and General Counsel during a meeting on Oct. 19.

“It is a huge accomplishment for Hays County and speaks volumes to the investor community regarding the trajectory of  the county and its historically strong financial and management practices,” said Dan Wegmiller, managing director at Specialized Public Finance Inc., adding that AA+ is one rating below the highest possible mark from Standard and Poor’s.