Local disaster declaration to end, eviction delay ordinance expires June 30 following council vote

The city of San Marcos in a press release announced that Tuesday, May 16, the city council took action and voted 4-to-2, with one council member abstaining, to end the declaration of a local state of disaster that was originally issued in March 2020.

Abstaining was council member Alyssa Garza, who expressed her concerns that the move would hurt those still having trouble paying rent this spring. Many leases will expire at the end of July. Garza said she has heard from constituents who are worried about possible evictions jeopardizing the ability to find housing.

Affordable housing is an issue facing San Marcos and many Central Texas communities. The declaration will be terminated effective June 30.