County Judge· 2019-2026
Ruben Becerra
Hays County
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Voice
- 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 (11)(Public Safety)
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.
Jail Overpopulation and Outsourcing Costs
About $68,060 per week in outsourcing costs, borne by county taxpayers.
Specialty Court grant funding
$262,955.65 in state grant funds with no local match required.
Juvenile Diversion Program Staffing
Requires funding for an additional juvenile diversion coordinator position.
Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Housing Support Funding
Ongoing county financial commitment for temporary housing assistance within the AOT program.
police services contract
Setting up a brand-new police department or locking in a different contract is going to cost local taxpayers a pretty penny.
Special Legal Counsel Engagement on Canceled Procurement
Legal fees associated with outside counsel retainer.
Emergency Weather Shelter and Social Services Funding
$10,000 reallocated within the social services budget.
Emergency Services District Dispatch Fees
Potential budget strain for local ESDs, affecting staffing and operations.
Jail-Based Competency Restoration Program
Reduces high daily housing costs by treating inmates locally rather than waiting 300 days for state beds.
Neighborhood Defender Services Staff Strike and Indigent Defense Oversight
Impacts county indigent defense expenditures under the multi-year NDS contract.
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 (2)
Recorded while Becerra was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Authorize the execution of a quote with Flair Data Systems, Inc. for the preventative maintenance and repair services of the Uninterrupitible Power Supply (UPS) devices located at the Public Safety Building in the amount of $35,666.28.…
Authorize Renewal Agreement with Stanley Allegion Access Technologies for Public Safety Building Doors
Voting record (1)(Public Safety)
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