Flood control district for Onion Creek in the works

A possible interlocal agreement between Hays and Travis County Commissioners could lead to the creation of a balanced flood control district in Travis and Hays counties.

The agreement was crafted as a result of House Bill 2851, authored by Paul Workman (R-Austin), that, if passed, would create an Onion Creek Watershed District, which would span both Travis and Hays counties. The proposed flood control district would have a board of directors who would have powers to levy taxes and fees on residents who live in its boundaries.

But Hays County Commissioner Mark Jones said April 11 the agreement would be “unfairly balanced” as Travis County would have more representation.