Commissioner Precinct 4· 2019-2026
Walt Smith
Hays County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 22
- Total speaking time
- 10:39:56
- Avg per meeting
- 29:05
- Segments
- 9517
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Top issues during term (20)
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Salary Adjustments
Affects county spending and future budget allocations for FY27.
infrastructure project completion
It saves you money on gas and vehicle wear-and-tear by cutting out those frustrating, long-way-around detours.
elections
Voting is free, but the outcomes of these local measures will directly influence how your tax dollars are spent on city services and infrastructure.
Road Maintenance and Resurfacing Projects
Involves multiple contract awards and agreements, including a $1.11 million construction contract for the Bear Creek low water crossing.
Water Infrastructure Capacity
Potential costs associated with increased technical review staff or consultants.
Comprehensive Rewrite of Hays County Development Regulations
Relates to private development investment and associated county administrative review costs.
Darden Hill Road Expansion
Commits over $2 million in certificate of obligation funds to preliminary engineering and design.
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.
County Employee Compensation
Multi-million dollar impacts on the county budget depending on adoption of full market salary resets, health insurance absorptions, and departmental additions.
Law Enforcement Surveillance and AI Technology Oversight
Reallocates $96,739 from software technology to personnel costs.
Hays County Strategic Plan Public Engagement
Guides future capital improvement and budgeting allocations.
Memorial Day Fireworks Sales and Drought Assessment
Prevents potentially catastrophic wildfire suppression and property damage costs.
Election Equipment Modernization and Financing
Requires annual debt service payments of roughly $979,000 over three years.
zoning change
Property owners and developers will see a short delay in project timelines and associated holding costs while awaiting the rescheduled council vote.
Jail Overpopulation and Outsourcing Costs
About $68,060 per week in outsourcing costs, borne by county taxpayers.
Reappointment to West Travis County Public Utility Agency Board
Impacts major capital improvement projects exceeding $220 million.
Water Conservation and Industrial Development
Potential future economic impacts on industrial development and county water infrastructure costs.
Burnett Ranch Subdivision #2 Replat Density and Water Concerns
Potential well drilling costs for future property owners.
Juvenile Diversion Program Staffing
Requires funding for an additional juvenile diversion coordinator position.
Hays County Hospital District
Authorizes a potential maximum tax rate of up to 75 cents per $100 valuation, though a target rate of 1 to 2 cents was discussed.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Smith 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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Accept the delivery of the Auditor's Office Quarterly Internal Examination Reports.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Approve Commissioners Court Minutes for March 24, 2026.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 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…
- secondedpassed 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 …
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Approve Utility Permits.
- secondedpassed 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.
- secondedpassed 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
- secondedpassed 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…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Approve renewal of RFP 2023-P09 Delinquent Tax Collection Service for one (1) additional year, effective March 1, 2026
- secondedpassed 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
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Grant Variance for Old Settlers Music Festival Portable Toilets
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-24
adjourn court at 1:07 p.m.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize the execution of a First Amendment to the Statement of Work with Securus Technologies, LLC related to new FCC rate change requirements and the addition of Text Connect.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize payment to OCV, LLC for $7,995.00 for recurring fees, where no purchase order was in place as per the County’s Purchasing Policy.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize the execution of a proposal between Hays County and ICF for golden-cheeked warbler habitat occupancy surveys and reporting services not to exceed $76,697.00 on Hays Count…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize the Sheriff’s Office to accept a drone, valued at $9,997.49, from the Hays County Citizens’ Academy Alumni Association and amend the budget accordingly.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
approve payment in the amount of $500.00 to Card Service Center for registration fees for the Advance Crime Prevention Strategies – Problem Oriented Policing (TCOLE #2102) training…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize expenditures of up to $1,500.00 for a public Easter Egg Hunt Event to be held on the Courthouse Grounds on April 4, 2026, and amend the budget accordingly.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize the acceptance of a grant award from the Hogg Foundation, Texas Capacity Building and Resiliency Initiative in the amount of $5,000.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
approve the payment of Juror disbursements.
Decisions during term (876)
Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Proclamation: Harvey E. Miller Day of Service
Proclamation: Spiritual Care Week
Southwest Connection engineering contract (I.3) tabled
Eastside Campus construction contract (K.11) tabled
Consent agenda (G.1–G.34, minus G.20)
Legislative lobbying contract with Davis Kaufman PLLC (G.20)
DWI/Drug Court grant acceptance (K.9)
Emergency communication deployment reimbursements (K.8)
RM 3237 TxDOT funding agreement (I.1)
Goforth Road contract amendment (I.2)
Darden Hill Road amendment adds noise walls, crossings (I.4)
Cotton Gin Road CE&I services (I.5)
Hillside Terrace CE&I services (I.6)
River Oaks Dam engineering study (I.7)
Private driveway names approved (K.2)
Stripe payment processor for parks reservations (K.3)
New World cloud services agreement (K.4)
Retiree insurance policy update (K.5)
2027 wellness incentive and wellness leave (K.6)
Mental Health Court grant acceptance (K.10)
Voting record (292)
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