Dripping Springs area voters will decide this May whether or not to implement a sales tax increase that officials believe could help an emergency service district (ESD) meet rapid growth.
The proposal, brought forward by the North Hays County Emergency Services District No. 1 (ESD 1), calls for a .5 percent sales tax increase on each purchase within district boundaries. County officials believe the proposal is needed to help the ESD keep up with increasing calls.
ESD No. 1 is made up of roughly 244 square miles and encompasses northern Hays County, including the city of Dripping Springs, and consists of about 33,000 residents.
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