Commissioner Precinct 1· 1997-2028
Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe
Hays County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 2:09:39
- Avg per meeting
- 9:16
- Segments
- 2074
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Top issues during term (20)
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Salary Adjustments
Affects county spending and future budget allocations for FY27.
infrastructure project completion
It saves you money on gas and vehicle wear-and-tear by cutting out those frustrating, long-way-around detours.
elections
Voting is free, but the outcomes of these local measures will directly influence how your tax dollars are spent on city services and infrastructure.
Road Maintenance and Resurfacing Projects
Involves multiple contract awards and agreements, including a $1.11 million construction contract for the Bear Creek low water crossing.
Water Infrastructure Capacity
Potential costs associated with increased technical review staff or consultants.
Comprehensive Rewrite of Hays County Development Regulations
Relates to private development investment and associated county administrative review costs.
Darden Hill Road Expansion
Commits over $2 million in certificate of obligation funds to preliminary engineering and design.
emergency management planning
While the plan requires upfront investment, it should save us a fortune in long-term recovery costs when the next disaster strikes.
County Employee Compensation
Multi-million dollar impacts on the county budget depending on adoption of full market salary resets, health insurance absorptions, and departmental additions.
Law Enforcement Surveillance and AI Technology Oversight
Reallocates $96,739 from software technology to personnel costs.
Hays County Strategic Plan Public Engagement
Guides future capital improvement and budgeting allocations.
Memorial Day Fireworks Sales and Drought Assessment
Prevents potentially catastrophic wildfire suppression and property damage costs.
Election Equipment Modernization and Financing
Requires annual debt service payments of roughly $979,000 over three years.
zoning change
Property owners and developers will see a short delay in project timelines and associated holding costs while awaiting the rescheduled council vote.
Jail Overpopulation and Outsourcing Costs
About $68,060 per week in outsourcing costs, borne by county taxpayers.
Reappointment to West Travis County Public Utility Agency Board
Impacts major capital improvement projects exceeding $220 million.
Water Conservation and Industrial Development
Potential future economic impacts on industrial development and county water infrastructure costs.
Burnett Ranch Subdivision #2 Replat Density and Water Concerns
Potential well drilling costs for future property owners.
Juvenile Diversion Program Staffing
Requires funding for an additional juvenile diversion coordinator position.
Hays County Hospital District
Authorizes a potential maximum tax rate of up to 75 cents per $100 valuation, though a target rate of 1 to 2 cents was discussed.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Ingalsbe personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of Amendment No. 5 to the Department of State Health Services, Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant contract in the amount of $126,723.00.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
adopt a resolution determining the necessity of, and authorizing the use of, Hays County's power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple interest in 2.740 acres from property loc…
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
award and execute a contract for IFB 2026-B06 Concrete between Hays County and TRUE Construction, LLC to provide concrete materials countywide on an as-needed basis.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Adopt a Proclamation recognizing April 12-18, 2026, as National Animal Control Appreciation Week.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
adopt a resolution determining the necessity of, and authorizing the use of, Hays County's power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple interest in 0.0376 acres from property lo…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of the First Amendment to the Ellington Development Agreement executed on or about September 16, 2025 between Hays County ("County") and GBRK Edgewood LLC ("Declarant").
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Discussion and possible action to convert one full-time Food Service Worker position, slot #0655-009, into a 0.50 FTE Food Service Worker position and a 0.375 FTE Educator/GED Instructor position, effective May 1, 2026.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
authorize the acceptance of a grant award from the Office of the Governor, State Homeland Security Program - Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Act program in the amount of $57,9…
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
authorize the Sheriffs Office to purchase a Nighthawk BTX Handheld X-Ray Backscatter Imaging System from Paladin Defense Services, LLC in the amount of $58,589.80.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Adopt a Proclamation recognizing April 12-18, 2026, as National Telecommunicators Week.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
modify the 2B107 Sick Leave Pool Policy of the Personnel Policies effective April 14, 2026.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Adopt a Proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
authorize the execution of an engagement letter, effective March 25, 2026, between Hays County and Waterloo Legal Services, PLLC related to the planned development and financing of…
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize counsel to accept and execute a settlement agreement from Pecos Housing Finance Corporation regarding the withdrawal of their appeal related to the City of San Marcos, Ci…
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize the Constable Precinct 1 Office to lease one Ford Interceptor ($930.68 monthly), and upfit the vehicle with the needed law enforcement equipment ($24,689.50), and amend t…
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
approve the selection of Halff Associates, Inc. to provide Right-of-Way services for the Dairy Road project in Precinct 1; and authorize staff and counsel to negotiate a contract.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hays County Office of Emergency Services and The American National Red Cross Central & South Texas Region for purposes of prepar…
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
accept the organizational restructure of the Development Services Office, reassignment of managerial duties, and related regrade of the Development Services Manager, slot 1169-001,…
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-10
authorize the submission of a grant application and the execution of associated documents for the Office of the Governor, Urban Area Security Initiative-LETPA, on behalf of the Hay…
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-10
authorize the submission of a grant application and the execution of associated documents to the Office of the Governor, Urban Area Security Initiative-LETPA, in the amount of $19,…
Decisions during term (876)
Recorded while Ingalsbe was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Proclamation: Harvey E. Miller Day of Service
Proclamation: Spiritual Care Week
Southwest Connection engineering contract (I.3) tabled
Eastside Campus construction contract (K.11) tabled
Consent agenda (G.1–G.34, minus G.20)
Legislative lobbying contract with Davis Kaufman PLLC (G.20)
DWI/Drug Court grant acceptance (K.9)
Emergency communication deployment reimbursements (K.8)
RM 3237 TxDOT funding agreement (I.1)
Goforth Road contract amendment (I.2)
Darden Hill Road amendment adds noise walls, crossings (I.4)
Cotton Gin Road CE&I services (I.5)
Hillside Terrace CE&I services (I.6)
River Oaks Dam engineering study (I.7)
Private driveway names approved (K.2)
Stripe payment processor for parks reservations (K.3)
New World cloud services agreement (K.4)
Retiree insurance policy update (K.5)
2027 wellness incentive and wellness leave (K.6)
Mental Health Court grant acceptance (K.10)
Voting record (295)
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