BUDA — Hays County has begun hosting public meetings to share updates and receive feedback on its Road Improvements Program, centering on the roads previously slated for construction in the $440 million 2024 road bond.
The bond, titled Proposition A on the ballot, was a proposed $439,634,000 aiming to bring 35 projects over the course of 30 years to the county, including 11 in Precinct 1, eight in Precinct 2, six in Precinct 3 and 10 in Precinct 4. Despite passing, a Travis County judge deemed the bond void, as the vote to call the election violated the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Following this judgement, the Hays County Commissioners Court still felt “responsibility to plan for, build and maintain county roads, and safety is always our top priority. These projects are about improving safety for drivers, families and first responders, while also making sure our roads can keep up with the county’s growth and future needs,” said commissioner Michelle Cohen. Because of this, the commissioners opted to move forward with certificates of obligation (COs), which can be issued without voter approval.
