Collected and spent
In 2022, Hays County spent about $204.4M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$204.4M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.35 per $100 of value
Source · Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts — 2024 County Rates and Levies workbook, Hays County. Read on October 11, 2026.
Details
Hays County (TX) 2024 property tax — total county tax rate $0.35 per $100 of taxable value, the TOTAL COUNTY TAX RATE column of the Texas Comptroller's 2024 County Rates and Levies workbook (sheet Detail, Hays row), read 2026-10-11 by the Who Taxes Me fill lane. the county's own adopted-rate order has not been opened. Texas taxes 100% of appraised valueWhere it goes
Nine service lines.
Public works
$46.9M
Other
$36.1M
Police
$33.1M
Corrections
$29.5M
Debt service · past obligation
$21.8M
Courts
$17.7M
General government
$10.9M
Health and human services
$6.9M
Parks and recreation
$1.6M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The court has the County Judge and 4 Commissioners. It votes on the county budget in a public record vote. It also votes on the county tax. At least 3 members must vote for a county tax.
Ruben Becerra
County Judge
Term end not published
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Debbie Ingalsbe
Commissioner, Precinct 1
Term end not published
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Michelle Cohen
Commissioner, Precinct 2
Term end not published
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Morgan Hammer
Commissioner, Precinct 3
Term end not published
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Walt Smith
Commissioner, Precinct 4
Term end not published
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Source · Texas Legislature, Tex. Local Gov't Code §81.006. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Tex. Local Gov't Code §81.006 (vote required for tax levy) and §111.008 (adoption of budget) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The county's budget office lists the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. It also posts an amended budget calendar for that year.
Each yearHays County posts its yearly budget and a budget calendar.
Next electionThe next general election is November 3, 2026.
Voters pick county officers in November of even years.
How to reach it
Hays County main number: 512-393-7779
Phone
Commissioners Court, 111 E San Antonio Street, San Marcos, TX 78666
Mailing address
Source · Hays County, Hays County Budget Office, Fiscal Year 2027 page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Hays County Budget Office, Fiscal Year 2027 page (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Hays County address pays these governments too. Which school districts, cities and special districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Hays County
On some bills, depending on the address
School districts: 7
Hays Consolidated Independent School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Dripping Springs Independent School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Wimberley Independent School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
San Marcos Consolidated Independent School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Blanco Independent School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Johnson City Independent School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Comal Independent School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Cities: 6
San MarcosNot in Who Taxes Me yet
KyleNot in Who Taxes Me yet
BudaNot in Who Taxes Me yet
WimberleyNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Dripping SpringsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
AustinCitySpecial districts: 1
Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts — 2024 County Rates and Levies workbook, Hays County. Read on October 11, 2026.
Details
Hays County (TX) 2024 property tax — total county tax rate $0.35 per $100 of taxable value, the TOTAL COUNTY TAX RATE column of the Texas Comptroller's 2024 County Rates and Levies workbook (sheet Detail, Hays row), read 2026-10-11 by the Who Taxes Me fill lane. the county's own adopted-rate order has not been opened. Texas taxes 100% of appraised valueWho decides
Texas Legislature, Tex. Local Gov't Code §81.006. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Tex. Local Gov't Code §81.006 (vote required for tax levy) and §111.008 (adoption of budget) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Hays County, Hays County Budget Office, Fiscal Year 2027 page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Hays County Budget Office, Fiscal Year 2027 page (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Hays County, Hays County, Commissioners Court page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Hays County, Commissioners Court page (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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