Commissioner Precinct 1· 1997-2028
Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe
Hays County
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 2:09:39
- Avg per meeting
- 9:16
- Segments
- 2074
Want every word Ingalsbe has said?
The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Ingalsbe said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.
Top issues during term (20)(General)
infrastructure project completion
It saves you money on gas and vehicle wear-and-tear by cutting out those frustrating, long-way-around detours.
Law Enforcement Surveillance and AI Technology Oversight
Reallocates $96,739 from software technology to personnel costs.
zoning change
Property owners and developers will see a short delay in project timelines and associated holding costs while awaiting the rescheduled council vote.
Reappointment to West Travis County Public Utility Agency Board
Impacts major capital improvement projects exceeding $220 million.
local government updates
These policy changes could eventually hit your wallet through shifts in local taxes or infrastructure-related fees.
data center regulation
You might see more stable utility bills if the county prevents these massive centers from overloading our local power grid.
Kyle Animal Shelter Interlocal Agreement
Details of specific capital allocation were not detailed in the action, but operational frameworks were established.
public health alert
You might end up with a hefty vet or medical bill if your pet gets into a fight or you have an unexpected encounter.
aquifer district rules
You might see shifts in your utility bills or compliance costs as local water rules get tighter.
Mental Health Court graduation
Involves funding contracts totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide specialized support.
government ethics investigation
Taxpayers could be on the hook for millions if these contracts were inflated or awarded unfairly.
first responder compensation and health
It's going to cost taxpayers more upfront, but keeping experienced first responders on the job saves money on hiring and training replacements later.
solar energy regulations
Your monthly utility bill is going to change because you'll get credits for excess energy, but you'll also have to pay a brand-new monthly fee.
noise mitigation
While exact costs aren't set yet, the city might spend some cash on studies, sound barriers, or new equipment to muffle the neighborhood noise.
Hays County Health District
The current indigent care model costs over $30,000 per patient annually due to reliance on emergency rooms.
utility rates
Your monthly household or business utility bills are going up starting in September.
federal-local law enforcement relations
Taxpayers might end up footing the bill for extra administrative strain and potential legal disputes between local and federal authorities.
aquatic center study
Your local taxes or utility bills could jump to pay for this multi-million dollar project.
GovPay Payment Processing Failures
Tens of thousands of dollars in uncollected or disputed public revenues.
Homelessness Point-In-Time Count and McKinney-Vento Data
Discussion of potential grant applications and consolidated funding for homeless services.
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 (13)
Recorded while Ingalsbe was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Work Authorization #2 with HNTB Corporation for General Engineer Consulting
Authorize the Sheriff’s Office to accept insurance proceeds valued at $1,071.00 from General Motors Insurance for vehicle repair and amend the budget accordingly. INGALSBE/HIPOLITO
Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of Work Authorization #2 for Fiscal Year 2027 between Hays County and HNTB Corporation for General Engineer Consulting Services in the amount of $8,283,669.00 related to road…
Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of Work Authorization #11 for Fiscal Year 2027 between Hays County and HNTB Corporation in the amount of $695,640.00 to continue providing General Engineer Consulting (GEC)/Program…
Order 2026 General Election
Approval of Early Voting and Election Day Schedule and Locations for November 3, 2026 General Election
Award RFP 2026-P03 Eastside Campus CMAR to Joeris General Contractors
Authorize the execution of a General and No Litigation Certificate of Hays County related to the issuance of bonds by Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation for Redwood Apartments in Hays County, San Marcos, Texas. INGALSBE
Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of engagement letters and file transfer authorizations between Hays County and Michael Best & Friedrich LLP related to general County litigation matters. INGALSBE
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
Approve Amendment 1 to the General Land Office Contract No. 22-130-022D868 for a period not to exceed February 28, 2027. BECERRA/BOUTTE/M.JONES
Discussion and possible action to ratify the acceptance of a grant award from the Office of the Governor, Victims Assistance, General Direct Services grant program in the amount of $58,478.38 and amend the budget accordingly.…
Authorize the execution of a General and No Litigation Certificate of Hays County related to the issuance of bonds by Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation for Northside Village in Williamson County, Texas. BECERRA
Voting record (5)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.