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County Judge· 2019-2026

Ruben Becerra

Hays County

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Contact

✉ judge.becerra@hayscountytx.gov ☎ 512-393-2205

At a glance

News mentions: 1

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 18
Total speaking time: 10:20:05
Avg per meeting: 34:27
Segments: 13442

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All categories Budget Development Environment General Governance Public Safety Taxes Budget Transportation

Top issues during term (3)(Budget)

critical↑Sep 2025[59]

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Salary Adjustments

Impacts county tax rates, employee compensation packages, and overall general fund reserves.

high↑Nov 2025[5]

school district tax election

Homeowners avoid a tax increase, but the school district now faces a significant funding gap that could lead to service cuts.

high↓Apr 2025[0]

tax policy and litigation

Closing this loophole could bring more tax revenue into the county budget, potentially easing the burden on individual homeowners.

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Top issues during term (3)(Budget)

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Salary Adjustments

school district tax election

tax policy and litigation

Decisions during term (0)

Voting record (6)(Budget)

Amend various departmental operating, special revenue and capital project budgets in preparation for Fiscal Year 2025 fiscal year-end financial reporting.

Amend various departmental operating, special revenue and capital project budgets in preparation for Fiscal Year 2026 monthly financial reporting.

Authorize Facilities and Resource Management to replace the 80-gallon water heater at the Government Center with a new unit in the amount of $6,618.58 and amend the budget accordingly.

Authorize the Constable Pct. 5 Office to accept insurance proceeds from the Texas Association of Counties in an amount of $7,914.15 related to vehicle damages and amend the budget accordingly.

Approve the replacement of a water heater located at the Juvenile Detention Center from Bullfrog Plumbing, LLC in the amount of $20,000.00 and authorize a 50% deposit and amend the budget accordingly.

approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Calendar.

In the news (1)

DSHS, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra confirms rabies outbreak in wildlife