HAYS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
Hays County will host a series of public meetings on the Road Improvements Program with the first being held on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at the Buda City Hall to provide updates on funding strategies as well as an overview of proposed projects.
The open-house style meeting will allow attendees to speak with County Commissioner Michelle Cohen, Precinct 2, and the transportation team to learn about proposed projects, ask questions, and provide feedback.
The meeting will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Public meeting materials and project information will be available at hayscoroads.com starting at 5 p.m the day of the meeting.
County Commissioner Walt Smith, Precinct 4, will hold a meeting on Sept. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. County Commissioner Morgan Hammer, Precinct 3, will hold a meeting on Sept. 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Wimberley Community Center. Additional meetings are in development, and details will be shared as they are available.
Hays County voters approved the 2024 Road Bond package in November 2024. However, a Travis County district judge ruled that the road bond package was void in June 2025, claiming noncompliance with a public notice requirement. The County is currently appealing this ruling while working to keep these projects moving forward.
To uphold the voter’s decision to move these projects forward, the Commissioners Court unanimously voted in a July Commissioners Court meeting to move forward with the issuance of Certificates of Obligation (CO). The COs would fund planning and design for all projects originally included in the bond, with the exception of the SH 45 Extension project, which is not funded. Additionally, it would allow construction for 8 of the 14 projects originally included in the bond.
