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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hays County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FM 2001 Gap eminent domain acquisitions
The court authorized eminent domain to acquire land from three property owners for the FM 2001 Gap road project — a step that only comes after negotiation efforts fall short.
Specialty Court grant funding
The DWI/Drug Court and Mental Health Court together received about $263,000 in state grants with no county match — funding staff, treatment and monitoring for participants.
Aquifer District Rules
Hays County's local aquifer district just updated its rules, shaking up local water usage and environmental standards. If you live in the area, these changes could directly affect how you use water at home or work.
Voter Registration Glitch
Another software bug has messed with Texas voter rolls because of an address validation error, which might secretly mess up your registration status. You'll definitely want to hop online right now to double-check that your voting info is still totally good to go.
Voter Guide
Check out this voter guide to see what's on your Hays County ballot for the November 3 election so you can make informed choices. It covers all the local races and measures you'll be voting on.
Permitting Fees
Leander just changed its city permitting fees, completely waiving them for homeowners dealing with structural pool damage from 'concrete cancer.' If you've got a crumbling pool to tear down, you'll save some cash on the city paperwork.