County Judge· 2019-2026
Ruben Becerra
Hays County
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- Meetings spoken in
- 22
- Total speaking time
- 11:54:06
- Avg per meeting
- 32:28
- Segments
- 15483
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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 Becerra 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
Accept the delivery of the Auditor's Office Quarterly Internal Examination Reports.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Approve Commissioners Court Minutes for March 24, 2026.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Authorize the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice As…
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Authorize the execution of a service agreement renewal with CML Security for the card access system, in the amount of $1,540.00, to provide manufacturer support at the Hays County …
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Approve Utility Permits.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Authorize payment in the amount of $3,800.00 to the CTX Fieldhouse (Sunfield Station) for an early voting location, where no purchase order was obtained per the Purchasing Policy.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Authorize the execution of a resolution of support for the Great Springs Project's grant application to the Federal Highway Association (FHWA) Federal Land Access Program (FLAP).
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Authorize the execution of a Termite Service Agreement between Hays County, Texas and The Bug Master in the amount of $900.00 for termite pest control services related to the Preci…
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Approve renewal of RFP 2023-P09 Delinquent Tax Collection Service for one (1) additional year, effective March 1, 2026
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Approve the payment of Texas Association of Counties healthcare claims and authorize an additional disbursement in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 for healthcare claims .
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Approve the payment of Juror disbursements.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Authorize payment in the amount of $657.50 to Applied Concepts, Inc. for radar repairs for the Constable Precinct 5 Office, where no purchase order was obtained per the purchasing …
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Approve out-of-state travel for three Sheriff's Office employees to attend the Navigator Conference on April 21-24, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Approve renewal of RFP 2025-P02 Countywide Janitorial Services with American Facility Services Inc for one (1) additional year.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Accept the updated firm name of Sheets & Crossfield, PLLC to Sheets, Childs & Sandre, PLLC.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Authorize the Sheriff’s Office to use Cornerstone Detection Products, Inc. for replacement parts and services related to the camera system for $9,028.18 and authorize a discretiona…
- seconded2026-04-14
to adjourn court at 2:43 p.m.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Authorize the execution of a First Amendment to the Preliminary Development Agreement between Hays County, Texas and Darren Casey Interests, Inc. d/b/a Casey Development Limited re…
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
modify the 2B107 Sick Leave Pool Policy of the Personnel Policies effective April 14, 2026.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Approve renewal of IFB 2024-B10 Road Building Materials - General Road Construction with Brauntex Materials, Inc and Colorado Materials Ltd. for one (1) additional year and month, …
Decisions during term (25)
Recorded while Becerra 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 (10)(Development)
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