Commissioner Precinct 1· 1997-2028
Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe
Hays County
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- 14
- Total speaking time
- 2:09:39
- Avg per meeting
- 9:16
- Segments
- 2074
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Top issues during term (10)(Development)
Darden Hill Road Expansion
Commits over $2 million in certificate of obligation funds to preliminary engineering and design.
Hays County Strategic Plan Public Engagement
Guides future capital improvement and budgeting allocations.
Water Conservation and Industrial Development
Potential future economic impacts on industrial development and county water infrastructure costs.
Dripping Springs Ranch Replat
Potential private legal costs for residents and unknown infrastructure burdens on county roads and emergency services.
affordable housing
This could save teachers serious cash on long commutes and rent, while helping schools spend less on constant hiring.
Project San Antonio Chapter 381 Economic Development Agreement
H-E-B will receive up to $4 million in combined sales and ad valorem tax rebates over 30 years in exchange for a $70 million capital investment.
development agreement
This delay puts a temporary freeze on potential tax revenue and infrastructure investment tied to the project.
data center development
The county will avoid tax incentives for these projects, potentially saving public funds.
Hayes Commons Subdivision and Density Variances
Significant profits for the developer versus potential environmental cleanup costs and property value impacts for neighbors.
Eastside Campus Construction Manager at Risk Award
Involves a $62 million capital project expenditure.
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 (25)
Recorded while Ingalsbe was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve out-of-state travel for the Development Services Director, Michael Berlad, and Senior Planner, Colby Machacek, to attend the MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) National Conference on December 9th–December 11th 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana…
Approve Variance to Development Regulations for Gee Estates Final Plat
Call for a public hearing at 11 A.M. on October 27, 2026 regarding the proposed updates to the Hays County Development Regulations. BECERRA/BERLAD
Approve form and content deeds related to the Land Swap Agreement previously entered into and approved by the Hays County Commissioners Court on or about April 28, 2026 between Hays County and Qualico Developments (U.S.), Inc. related to…
Discussion and possible action to grant the Director of Development Services or their designee the authority to waive the "Outside Tax Liabilities" requirement and associated documentation set forth in the Hays County Development…
Authorize the execution of a contract amendment No. 3 to the Texas Water Development Board, Flood Infrastructure Fund grant contract. SMITH/BOUTTE/BERLAD
Discussion and possible action to regrade the vacant Civil Engineer position, grade 130, within the Development Services Department to an Environmental Development Manager, grade 127, effective July 28, 2026. HAMMER/BERLAD
Development Regulations Update Contract Extension
Denial of Hayes Commons Development Agreement
Approval of Driftwood Country Store Development Agreement
Authorize the execution of a corrected Chapter 381 Economic Development Incentive Agreement related to Project San Antonio between Hays County and H-E-B, LP. SMITH
Discussion and possible action to authorize the Director of Development Services or designee to establish protocols, requirements, and develop related forms for the purpose of mass permitting (issuing one permit for multiple lots or tracts…
Authorize the execution of a First Amendment to the Conservation Easement between Hays County and LCSM West, LP related to approximately 700.2 acres in the La Cima subdivision development in Precinct 3. HAMMER
Discussion and possible action authorizing the execution of a Land Swap Agreement between Qualico Developments (U.S.), Inc. and Hays County related to the exchange of real property in connection with a road improvement project near Old…
Discussion and possible action to consider granting a variance to the Hays County Development Regulations, Chapter 705.2.01, General Subdivision Requirements, to the owner of 1816 Uhland Road, San Marcos, TX. INGALSBE/BOUTTÉ
Discussion and possible action to consider granting a variance to Hays County Development Regulations Chapter 705§5.05 - Table 705.5.01 Minimum Lot Size for the Hays Commons, Preliminary Plan (PLN-2894-PRE). BECERRA/BOUTTÉ
Executive Session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074 of the Texas Government Code: consultation with counsel and deliberation regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Development…
Project San Antonio (HEB) Development Agreement
Authorize the execution of a resolution for the submission of a grant application to the City of San Marcos Community Development Block Grant. INGALSBE/BOUTTE/BROWN
Authorize the execution of a First Amended Chapter 381 Economic Development Incentive Agreement related to Project Husky. COHEN
Voting record (9)(Development)
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