The background
The Hays County road bond, previously passed by voters in the November 2024 election, was ruled unlawful by a district court, according to previous reporting by Community Impact. The county has issued an appeal of that ruling, which is still in litigation.
The details
At the Sept. 30 meeting, the commissioners court approved the use of no more than $240 million of certificates of obligation to move forward with most of the projects previously slated for 2024 road bond funding.
The agenda states that the estimated tax impact is an increase of $0.02 per $100 of assessed property value.
Funds will be used for the construction, design, expansion and improvement of county roads, as well as for acquiring land and rights of way. The certificates will be repaid through a property tax levy and secured by a pledge of revenues from the Solid Waste Management System.
Road projects
The projects to be completed include approximately 30 road improvements under the 2024 road bond program, focused on enhancing safety, mobility and connectivity, according to the agenda. For a full list of projects, click here.
