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COUNTY • Hays County, TX

Hays County

D
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 55.1/100▼ -1.1 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #252 among Texas Counties • Tier Rank: #18 (TIER 1 METRO)
Fiscal Restraint
75.3/100
Regulatory Restraint
20/100
Debt Burden
71.9/100
Population / Scale
262,559
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.4125
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$310.7M
+2.0% YoY • +32.3% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$490.62M
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Elected & Governing Officials (24)

AC
Amanda Calvert
District Clerk
AC
Andrew Cable
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
AH
Anthony Hipolito, Jr.
County Sheriff
BS
Beth Smith
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1 (Precinct 2)
DS
Daphne Sanchez Tenorio
County Treasurer
DL
David L. Peterson
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
DG
Debbie G. Ingalsbe
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
DM
Don Montague
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
EH
Elaine H. Cardenas
County Clerk
JM
Jennifer M. Escobar
County Tax Assessor-Collector
JA
Jo Anne Prado
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1 (Precinct 1)
JB
John Burns
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
JE
John Ellen
Constable, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
JM
J.R. Mendoza
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2 (Precinct 2)
jp2-2@hayscountytx.gov
KH
Kelly Higgins
District Attorney
KH
Kelly Higgins
County Attorney
MH
Maggie Hernandez Moreno
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2 (Precinct 1)
jp1-2@hayscountytx.gov
MT
Michael Torres
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
MG
Michelle Gutierrez Cohen
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
MH
Morgan Hammer
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
RE
Ron E. Hood
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
RB
Ruben Becerra
County Judge
SB
Sandra Bryant
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
WS
Walt Smith
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+1.9% YoYFreedom Score: 55.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 29, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Hays County
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($310,671,911) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.412500 per $100 valuation) for Hays County. Source: Hays County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$310.7M
General Fund
$201.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$54.7M
Capital Projects
$12.8M
Per Capita
$1,183
Public Safety: $109.6M (35%)
0
Public Works: $38.9M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $8.1M
Administration: $48.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4125 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+17.9% YoYFreedom Score: 55.3 (D)• Adopted Nov 5, 2019FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Hays County
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($304,729,682) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.399900 per $100 valuation) for Hays County.

Total Appropriation
$304.7M
General Fund
$198.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$54.0M
Capital Projects
$12.6M
Per Capita
$1,161
Public Safety: $106.9M (35%)
0
Public Works: $38.2M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $7.9M
Administration: $47.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3999 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 55.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Hays County
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($258,431,068) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.350000 per $100 valuation) for Hays County.

Total Appropriation
$258.4M
General Fund
$170.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$41.5M
Capital Projects
$10.5M
Per Capita
$984
Public Safety: $92.2M (36%)
0
Public Works: $34.4M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $6.8M
Administration: $41.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3500 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 56 (D)• Adopted Sep 12, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Hays County
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Hays County (Hays County) totaling $251,050,192. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3075 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$251.1M
General Fund
$165.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$40.3M
Capital Projects
$10.2M
Per Capita
$956
Public Safety: $89.5M (36%)
0
Public Works: $33.5M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $6.6M
Administration: $39.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3075 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 56.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 12, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Hays County
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Hays County (Hays County) totaling $243,714,389. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3125 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$243.7M
General Fund
$161.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$39.2M
Capital Projects
$9.9M
Per Capita
$928
Public Safety: $86.9M (36%)
0
Public Works: $32.5M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $6.4M
Administration: $38.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3125 / $100

Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$310.67M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $201.8MPer Capita: $1,183Tax Rate: $0.4125Freedom: 55.1 (D)
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FY 2026$304.73M(+17.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $198.0MPer Capita: $1,161Tax Rate: $0.3999Freedom: 55.3 (D)
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FY 2025$258.43M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $170.7MPer Capita: $984Tax Rate: $0.3500Freedom: 55.8 (D)
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FY 2024$251.05M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $165.8MPer Capita: $956Tax Rate: $0.3075Freedom: 56 (D)
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FY 2023$243.71M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $161.0MPer Capita: $928Tax Rate: $0.3125Freedom: 56.1 (D)
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FY 2022$234.86M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $155.1MPer Capita: $895Tax Rate: $0.3867Freedom: 56.2 (D)
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FY 2021$226.59M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $149.6MPer Capita: $863Tax Rate: $0.389407Freedom: 56.4 (D)
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FY 2020$217.52M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $143.7MPer Capita: $828Tax Rate: $0.391354Freedom: 56.7 (D)
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FY 2019$209.07M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $138.1MPer Capita: $796Tax Rate: $0.39605Freedom: 56.9 (D)
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FY 2018$202.86M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $134.0MPer Capita: $773Tax Rate: $0.401595Freedom: 57.1 (D)
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FY 2017$196.48M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $129.8MPer Capita: $748Tax Rate: $0.402398Freedom: 57.2 (D)
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FY 2016$191.16M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $126.3MPer Capita: $728Tax Rate: $0.401593Freedom: 57.4 (D)
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FY 2015$184.04M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $121.5MPer Capita: $701Tax Rate: $0.401593Freedom: 57.6 (D)
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FY 2014$177.27M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $117.1MPer Capita: $675Tax Rate: $0.401995Freedom: 57.8 (D)
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FY 2013$170.21M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $112.4MPer Capita: $648Tax Rate: $0.400387Freedom: 58.1 (D)
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FY 2012$164.75M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $108.8MPer Capita: $627Tax Rate: $0.40359Freedom: 58.3 (D)
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FY 2011$158.65M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $104.8MPer Capita: $604Tax Rate: $0.401168Freedom: 58.5 (D)
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FY 2010$154.43M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $102.0MPer Capita: $588Tax Rate: $0.399162Freedom: 58.7 (D)
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FY 2009$149.54M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $98.8MPer Capita: $570Tax Rate: $0.400359Freedom: 58.8 (D)
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FY 2008$144.33M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $95.3MPer Capita: $550Tax Rate: $0.403962Freedom: 59 (D)
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FY 2007$138.83M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $91.7MPer Capita: $529Tax Rate: $0.407194Freedom: 59.3 (D)
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FY 2006$133.85M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $88.4MPer Capita: $510Tax Rate: $0.405565Freedom: 59.5 (D)
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FY 2005$129.46M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $85.5MPer Capita: $493Tax Rate: $0.407998Freedom: 59.7 (D)
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FY 2004$126.01M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $83.2MPer Capita: $480Tax Rate: $0.411262Freedom: 59.8 (D)
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FY 2003$121.89M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $80.5MPer Capita: $464Tax Rate: $0.412085Freedom: 60 (D)
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FY 2002$117.77M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $77.8MPer Capita: $449Tax Rate: $0.414145Freedom: 60.2 (C)
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FY 2001$113.60M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $75.0MPer Capita: $433Tax Rate: $0.413317Freedom: 60.4 (C)
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FY 2000$109.98M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $72.6MPer Capita: $419Tax Rate: $0.415384Freedom: 60.6 (C)
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Active Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 80/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hays County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 80/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Hays County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hays County totaling $25...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 80/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Hays County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hays County totaling $24...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 80/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hays County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 80/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Hays County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hays County totaling $23...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 80/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hays County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 80/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hays County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 80/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Hays County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hays County totaling $22...
Order 2019-11-05-12 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Authorize the Sheriff’s Office to implement enhancements to the Guard1 Timekeeping System totaling $31,089.22 as approved in the FY 2020 budget and amend the budget accordingly. BECERRA/CUTLER
12. Authorize the Sheriff’s Office to implement enhancements to the Guard1 Timekeeping System totaling $31,089.22 as approved in the FY 2020 budget and amend th...
Order 2019-11-05-13 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Authorize payment to Government Forms & Services for the County Clerk’s Office in the amount of $516.76 for an FY19 budgeted expense in which no purchase order was issued as required per County Purcha
13. Authorize payment to Government Forms & Services for the County Clerk’s Office in the amount of $516.76 for an FY19 budgeted expense in which no purchase or...
Order 2019-11-05-6 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
Authorize On-Site Sewage Facility Permit for one office/warehouse building located at 6121 Post Road, Kyle, Texas 78640. SMITH/STRICKLAND
6. Authorize On-Site Sewage Facility Permit for one office/warehouse building located at 6121 Post Road, Kyle, Texas 78640. SMITH/STRICKLAND...
Order 2019-11-05-14 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Authorize the County Judge to execute an agreement with Adventos Corporation for SmartForce SmartCorrection Jail software totaling $15,000 and amend the budget accordingly. BECERRA/CUTLER
14. Authorize the County Judge to execute an agreement with Adventos Corporation for SmartForce SmartCorrection Jail software totaling $15,000 and amend the bud...
Order 2019-20 • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
SUB-1354; River Oaks of Wimberley, Unit 5, Lot 8A and 9A Subdivision (2 Lots). Discussion and possible action to approve preliminary plan. SHELL/PACHECO
20. SUB-1354; River Oaks of Wimberley, Unit 5, Lot 8A and 9A Subdivision (2 Lots). Discussion and possible action to approve preliminary plan. SHELL/PACHECO...
Order 2019-11-05-29 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
Discussion and possible action related to the burn ban and/or disaster declaration.  BECERRA/J.MCINNIS
29. Discussion and possible action related to the burn ban and/or disaster declaration.  BECERRA/J.MCINNIS...
Order 2019-11-05-25 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Discussion and possible action to grant a variance from Hays County Development Regulations Chapters 705, 725, & 735 and authorize Development Services staff to issue a development authorization permi
25. Discussion and possible action to grant a variance from Hays County Development Regulations Chapters 705, 725, & 735 and authorize Development Services staf...
Order 2019-11-05-22 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution to cast Hays County’s 1,271 votes for Jenifer O’Kane, candidate for the Hays Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. BECERRA
22. Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution to cast Hays County’s 1,271 votes for Jenifer O’Kane, candidate for the Hays Central Appraisal District...
Order 2019-10-29-32 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
Discussion and possible action related to the burn ban and/or disaster declaration.  BECERRA/J.MCINNIS
32. Discussion and possible action related to the burn ban and/or disaster declaration.  BECERRA/J.MCINNIS...
Order 2019-10-29-9 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
Authorize payment to STAR Asset Security in the amount of $2,160.91 for repairs to the Government Center fire panel power supply where no purchase order was issued as per County Purchasing Policy. BEC
9. Authorize payment to STAR Asset Security in the amount of $2,160.91 for repairs to the Government Center fire panel power supply where no purchase order was ...
Order 2019-10-29-10 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
Authorize On-Site Sewage Facility Permit for 7 office/warehouse buildings located at 22601 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. SMITH/STRICKLAND
10. Authorize On-Site Sewage Facility Permit for 7 office/warehouse buildings located at 22601 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. SMITH/STRICKLAND...
Order 2019-10-29-13 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Approve the appointment of Justin McInnis to the Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Hays CISD) Safety and Security Committee as required by Section 37.109 of the Texas Education Code. JONE
13. Approve the appointment of Justin McInnis to the Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Hays CISD) Safety and Security Committee as required by Sect...
Order 2019-16 • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Discussion and possible action to consider the acceptance of the vegetation coverage, the release of the revegetation bond #HSIFSU0704229 in the amount of $2,186.60 for Reunion Ranch subdivision, Phas
16. Discussion and possible action to consider the acceptance of the vegetation coverage, the release of the revegetation bond #HSIFSU0704229 in the amount of $...
Order 2019-10-29-12 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Authorize payment of $853.44 to Card Services related to budgeted hotel fees associated with two District Court Assistant County Administrators attendance at the Texas Association for Court Administra
12. Authorize payment of $853.44 to Card Services related to budgeted hotel fees associated with two District Court Assistant County Administrators attendance a...
Order 2019-10-22-8 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Authorize payment to McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. in the amount of $5,492.52 for the purchase of annual employee flu vaccines where no purchase order was issued as per County Purchasing Policy. INGA
8. Authorize payment to McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. in the amount of $5,492.52 for the purchase of annual employee flu vaccines where no purchase order was i...
Order 2019-10-22-19 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
Authorize the County Judge to execute Change Order #2 of the Agreement between Hays County and Turner Construction for work related to the Hays County Public Safety Bond Project. INGALSBE
19. Authorize the County Judge to execute Change Order #2 of the Agreement between Hays County and Turner Construction for work related to the Hays County Publi...
Order 2019-10-22-36 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
Discussion and possible action related to the burn ban and/or disaster declaration.  BECERRA/J.MCINNIS
36. Discussion and possible action related to the burn ban and/or disaster declaration.  BECERRA/J.MCINNIS...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)

SPECIAL BOND • 2024-11-05

Hays County 2024 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
GENERAL • 2024-11-05

November 2024 Hays County Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 103,553 (58.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Debbie G. Ingalsbe (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1 (Precinct 2)
Beth Smith (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Morgan Hammer (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Don Montague (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
Sandra Bryant (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1 (Precinct 1)
Jo Anne Prado (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
John Burns (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
County Clerk
Elaine H. Cardenas (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Michelle Gutierrez Cohen (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
County Sheriff
Anthony Hipolito, Jr. (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
County Tax Assessor-Collector
Jennifer M. Escobar (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Michael Torres (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
Constable, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
John Ellen (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Walt Smith (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
District Attorney
Kelly Higgins (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Ron E. Hood (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2 (Precinct 2)
J.R. Mendoza (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
District Clerk
Amanda Calvert (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
County Judge
Ruben Becerra (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
County Treasurer
Daphne Sanchez Tenorio (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
County Attorney
Kelly Higgins (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2 (Precinct 1)
Maggie Hernandez Moreno (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Andrew Cable (REP)WINNER
100.0% (91,126 votes)
GENERAL • 2023-11-07

November 2023 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 30,352 (17.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
65.0% (19,729 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (10,623 votes)
GENERAL • 2022-11-08

November 2022 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 30,352 (17.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
59.0% (17,908 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (12,444 votes)
GENERAL • 2021-11-02

November 2021 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 30,352 (17.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
64.0% (19,425 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (10,927 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2020-11-03

Hays County 2020 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
GENERAL • 2019-11-05

November 2019 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 24,996 (14.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
70.0% (17,497 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (7,499 votes)
GENERAL • 2018-11-06

November 2018 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 42,850 (24.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
65.0% (27,853 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (14,997 votes)
GENERAL • 2017-11-07

November 2017 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 33,923 (19.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
54.0% (18,318 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (15,605 votes)
GENERAL • 2016-11-08

November 2016 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 39,279 (22.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
67.0% (26,317 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (12,962 votes)
GENERAL • 2015-11-03

November 2015 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 41,064 (23.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
57.0% (23,406 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (17,658 votes)
GENERAL • 2014-11-04

November 2014 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 32,137 (18.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
59.0% (18,961 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (13,176 votes)
GENERAL • 2013-11-05

November 2013 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 48,206 (27.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
60.0% (28,924 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (19,282 votes)
GENERAL • 2012-11-06

November 2012 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 41,064 (23.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
57.0% (23,406 votes)
David C. Morales
43.0% (17,658 votes)
GENERAL • 2011-11-08

November 2011 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 37,493 (21.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
65.0% (24,370 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (13,123 votes)
GENERAL • 2010-11-02

November 2010 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 33,923 (19.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
60.0% (20,354 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (13,569 votes)
GENERAL • 2009-11-03

November 2009 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 48,206 (27.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
58.0% (27,959 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (20,247 votes)
GENERAL • 2008-11-04

November 2008 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 48,206 (27.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
58.0% (27,959 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (20,247 votes)
GENERAL • 2007-11-06

November 2007 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 39,279 (22.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
66.0% (25,924 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (13,355 votes)
GENERAL • 2006-11-07

November 2006 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 53,562 (30.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
67.0% (35,887 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (17,675 votes)
GENERAL • 2005-11-08

November 2005 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 51,777 (29.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
64.0% (33,137 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (18,640 votes)
GENERAL • 2004-11-02

November 2004 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 28,566 (16.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
57.0% (16,283 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (12,283 votes)
GENERAL • 2003-11-04

November 2003 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 42,850 (24.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
59.0% (25,282 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (17,568 votes)
GENERAL • 2002-11-05

November 2002 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 46,420 (26.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
68.0% (31,566 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (14,854 votes)
GENERAL • 2001-11-06

November 2001 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 55,347 (31.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
59.0% (32,655 votes)
David C. Morales
41.0% (22,692 votes)
GENERAL • 2000-11-07

November 2000 Hays County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 44,635 (25.0% of 178,540 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David L. Peterson WINNER
63.0% (28,120 votes)
Michael R. Vance
37.0% (16,515 votes)

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