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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hays County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Dripping Springs Ranch Replat
Residents strongly protested a proposed replat (PLN-2983-PC) that would turn large tracts into 26 one-acre lots, violating longstanding neighborhood deed restrictions and threatening local groundwater, septic systems, and narrow roads like Brady Pass.
Darden Hill Road Expansion
Residents and preservationists heavily opposed a $2 million engineering contract for the Darden Hill West Extension, expressing concern over a planned four-lane divided highway through rural Driftwood and calling for traffic studies and alternative designs.
Data Center Development
Hays County is locked in a heated standoff over a massive new data center project that locals say doesn't fit the neighborhood. Despite the community pushback, the development is moving forward, sparking a debate about how our land should be used.