County Judge Bert Cobb, M.D., retired Dec. 31 from county service and as head of the Hays County Commissioners Court. He was elected to two four-year terms as County Judge, the first time in November 2010.
During his eight years at the County’s helm, Cobb oversaw implementation of numerous road projects, expansion of medical services to un- and under-insured residents through an agreement with Live Oak Health Partners, and a return of federal dollars to local hospitals for indigent care through what is known as a “1115 Waiver Program.” He supervised flood remediation as well as implemented video magistration to streamline the entry into the legal/justice system.
Also during his tenure, the Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement and the associated bylaws to establish a Combined Emergency Communications Center (CECC) and Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) that will serve most of Hays County cities and emergency services districts when the new Public Safety Building now under construction is opened. That building is part of two 2016 voter-approved bond packages for jail improvements and expansion and road infrastructure.
