Free COVID Test Site To Open In San Marcos

Free, walk-up COVID-19 testing will be offered at San Marcos High School, 2601 Rattler Road, daily between 10 AM and 4 PM from Sunday, July 12 to Thursday, July 16.

This testing opportunity is made possible by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Texas Army National Guard in collaboration with the Hays County Office of Emergency Management and the City of San Marcos Office of Emergency Management.

No pre-registration is needed. Testing is available for anyone, aged five and up, regardless of symptoms. Participants are not required to be Hays County residents.

This event offers walk-up testing only, so drivers must be prepared to park and exit vehicles for testing. Masks are required for everyone testing and will be provided for those who need them.

Also, please be prepared to wait in long lines by bringing items such as an umbrella to stay out of the sun and water to maintain hydration.

Results from these testing dates will be sent directly to the individual and may take up to 15 business days. On average, positive results are sent within seven business days of being tested.

For more information on testing in the San Marcos area, visit the Hays County COVID-19 Testing Sites page.