Melissa Jewett, Publisher
There’s an old saying, “all politics start at the local level.” Important decisions on rules, laws, ordinances, codes, annual budget, and a large portion of our taxes are decided at the local level during meetings that most residents don’t give a second thought about.
The issues that affect your city, county, schools, and every day of your life are discussed and decided on during these meetings, including your tax rates. It is up to all of us to keep our local officials honest and shape the future of our county, school districts, and cities.
These weekly meetings, where important decisions are made for Hays County, school districts, and the surrounding local municipalities of Buda, Dripping Springs, Kyle, San Marcos, and Wimberley are listed below.
Each page includes links to the official agenda, meeting minutes, agenda packets, and live or archived videos and/or audio (if available) for each of the government entities.
It is up to all of us to keep our local officials, elected or not, honest and ethical. And each of us needs to play an active role and take responsibility for shaping our communities. How it ends begins with you…Melissa Jewett, Publisher
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS SCHEDULED
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021
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DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: VIRTUAL ONLY
TIME:6:00 PM
WANT TO ATTEND MEETING VIRTUALLY?
The public may access this meeting by clicking HERE.
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Those wishing to provide comments for the Public Forum portion of the board meeting should call 512.827.7365 to record comments and must be recorded by 3 PM on the day of the meeting. Written comments will no longer be read. Comments will be played during Public Forum in the order they were received.
NOTE: For agenda review, workshop, and special meetings, Public Forum comments will be heard only on posted agenda items. Before placing a call, please prepare remarks with consideration to the following guidelines:
…1) After the phone greeting, you will hear a beep indicating that the recording has started.
…2) State your name, spell your last name, and the agenda item you are addressing at the beginning of your comments. Comments received without a name will not be played.
…3) For agenda review, workshop, and special meetings, comments must pertain to a posted agenda item.
…4) Comments can be up to three minutes in length.
…5) If comments involve a complaint regarding a district employee or student, the speaker shall refrain from mentioning the employee or student by name.
…6) To issue a complaint, please call the Superintendent’s Executive Assistant at 512.858.3002.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View live or previous meetings HERE.
- View previous meeting minutes HERE.
DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: VIRTUAL ONLY
TIME:6:00 PM
WANT TO ATTEND MEETING VIRTUALLY?
The public may access this meeting by clicking HERE.
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Those wishing to provide comments for the Public Forum portion of the board meeting should call 512.827.7365 to record comments and must be recorded by 3 PM on the day of the meeting. Written comments will no longer be read. Comments will be played during Public Forum in the order they were received.
NOTE: For agenda review, workshop, and special meetings, Public Forum comments will be heard only on posted agenda items. Before placing a call, please prepare remarks with consideration to the following guidelines:
1. After the phone greeting, you will hear a beep indicating that the recording has started.
2. State your name, spell your last name, and the agenda item you are addressing at the beginning of your comments. Comments received without a name will not be played.
3. For agenda review, workshop, and special meetings, comments must pertain to a posted agenda item.
4. Comments can be up to three minutes in length.
5. If comments involve a complaint regarding a district employee or student, the speaker shall refrain from mentioning the employee or student by name.
6. To issue a complaint, please call the Superintendent’s Executive Assistant at 512.858.3002.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View live or previous meetings HERE.
- View previous meeting minutes HERE.
SAN MARCOS CISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: LIVE STREAM VIDEO
TIME: 6:00 PM
WANT TO ATTEND THIS MEETING?
YOU CAN VIEW IT LIVE AT https://www.smcisd.net/Page/320.
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
To submit a public comment please email Clementine Cantu, Board of Trustee President at clem.cantu@smcisd.net, and please cc Georganne Logue at georganne.logue@smcisd.net, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- To view the official agenda, click HERE.
- To view the official meeting minutes, click HERE.
- To view live or archived meeting videos, click HERE.
SAN MARCOS CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY
TIME: 5:30 PM
WANT TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL MEETING?
TO VIEW THE MEETING, PLEASE GO TO https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89152348495
CALL TOLL-FREE AT 888.788.0099 or 877.853.5247
WEBINAR ID: 891 5234 8495
IPHONE ONE-TAP: US: +13462487799,, 89152348495# or +16699006833, ,89152348495#
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
For instructions to submit public comments and meeting details, see the agenda link below. For additional questions, please contact the City Clerk.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View this week’s agenda packet HERE.
- View previous meeting minutes HERE.
- View board description, current members, openings, and application to become a board member HERE.
SAN MARCOS LIBRARY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY
TIME: 5:30 PM
WANT TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL MEETING?
- JOIN ZOOM MEETING AT https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3958931241?pwd=eGE3aGZSMHFZ NnBRUU1hNmFyZS9JZz09
- MEETING ID: 395 893 1241
- PASSCODE: 495937
- ONE TAP MOBILE +1.346.248.7799,,3958931241#,,,,*495937# US (Houston)
- DIAL BY YOUR LOCATION +1.346.248.7799 US (Houston)
- MEETING ID: 395 893 1241
- PASSCODE: 495937
- FIND YOUR LOCAL NUMBER: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb3ZH7QnjQ
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
For instructions to submit public comments and meeting details, see the agenda link below. For additional information, contact jfalletta@sanmarcostx.gov.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View previous meeting minutes HERE.
- View board description, current members, openings, and application to become a board member HERE.
SAN MARCOS PARKING ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY
TIME: 5:30 PM
WANT TO VIEW THE VIRTUAL MEETING?
- TO JOIN THE MEETING VISIT https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82891643478
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
- Persons wishing to participate (speak) during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting must email acogdill@sanmarcostx.gov prior to 12:00 PM the day of the meeting.
- A call-in number to join by phone or link to join by a mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer will be provided for participation.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View this week’s packet HERE.
- View previous meeting minutes HERE.
- View board description, current members, openings, and application to become a board member HERE.
BUDA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: ZOOM WEB CONFERENCING ONLY
TIME: 5:30 PM
WANT TO WATCH THE MEETING?
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
PUBLIC COMMENT AND PUBLIC TESTIMONY
You will be recognized upon the Mayor’s announcement. When recognized, please state your name and address for the record.
AN ATTENDEE HAS THREE OPTIONS:
1) Access the webinar and use the “raise the hand” feature during the meeting.
2) Complete the online form for Virtual Public Comment / Public Testimony.
3) Use the email option at comments@ci.buda.tx.us. Please include the Council, or which Board/Commissionname, and meeting date in the subject line.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR AVAILABLE ARCHIVED MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View this week’s agenda packet HERE.
- View live or previous meetings HERE.
- View previous meeting minutes HERE.
DRIPPING SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM
MEETING LOCATION: ZOOM-WEB CONFERENCING ONLY
TIME: 6:30 PM
WANT TO WATCH THE MEETING?
- JOIN ZOOM MEETING AT https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87191892962?pwd=a0VMcEpBZ m9zR0pTbFdlK2VTVGl5dz09
MEETING ID: 871 9189 2962
PASSCODE: 262605
- ONE TAP MOBILE +13462487799,,87191892962#,,,,*262605# US (Houston)
- CALL TOLL-FREE AT 877.853.5257 or 888.475.4499
- DIAL BY YOUR LOCATION +1.346.248.7799 US (Houston)
MEETING ID: 871 9189 2962
PASSCODE: 262605
- JOIN BY SKYPE FOR BUSINESS AT https://us02web.zoom.us/skype/87191892962
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Public comment for this meeting may also be submitted to the City Secretary at acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com no later than 3:00 PM on the day the meeting will be held.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS OR MEETING MINUTES
- View the official notice HERE.
- View meeting minutes HERE.
- NOTE: Dripping Springs Does NOT offer archived meeting videos.
DRIPPING SPRINGS PLANNING & ZONING REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: ZOOM-WEB CONFERENCING ONLY
TIME: 6:30 PM
WANT TO ATTEND MEETING VIRTUALLY?
- JOIN ZOOM MEETING AT https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87191892962?pwd=a0VMcEpBZ m9zR0pTbFdlK2VTVGl5dz09
MEETING ID: 871 9189 2962
PASSCODE: 262605
- ONE TAP MOBILE +13462487799,,87191892962#,,,,*262605# US (Houston)
- CALL TOLL-FREE AT 877.853.5257 or 888.475.4499
- DIAL BY YOUR LOCATION +1.346.248.7799 US (Houston)
MEETING ID: 871 9189 2962
PASSCODE: 262605
- JOIN BY SKYPE FOR BUSINESS AT https://us02web.zoom.us/skype/87191892962
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Public comment for this meeting may also be submitted to the City Secretary at acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com no later than 4:00 PM on the day the meeting will be held.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View the agenda packet HERE.
- View meeting minutes HERE.
- NOTE: Dripping Springs Does NOT offer archived meeting videos.
HAYS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: LIVE STREAM & IN-PERSON MEETING
TIME: 9:00 AM
WANT TO ATTEND MEETING VIRTUALLY?
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Submit public comments at publiccomments@co.hays.tx.us. For additional meeting information, please see the agenda link below.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View this week’s agenda packet HERE.
- View live or previous video meetings HERE.
- View previous meeting minutes HERE.
KYLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: LIVE STREAM OR ATTEND IN-PERSON
TIME: 5:00 PM
WANT TO ATTEND MEETING VIRTUALLY?
VISIT
…1) https://www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10-live OR
…2) Spectrum 10
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Members of the public that wish to provide citizen comments have the following options
…• IN-PERSON at Kyle City Hall
…• VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE – Submit the online registration form found at
…https://www.cityofkyle.com/council/citizen-comment-sign. Registration must be received by
…12 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View this week’s agenda packet HERE (Auto PDF Download).
- View live or previous meetings.
- View official Meeting Minutes
1. To view the official Meeting Minutes HERE. Find the meeting you want under the “Agenda” column, click on the red text (i.e., 2018 0724 Agenda) a new window will open up to the meeting agenda.
2. If the minutes are available, they will be listed close to the top of the agenda. Click on the set of minutes you want to review, and another new window will open, and you should see a list of attachments.
3. Click on the date of the minutes you would like to view, and they will also open in a new window
KYLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: LIVE STREAM OR ATTEND IN-PERSON
TIME: 7:00 PM
WANT TO ATTEND MEETING VIRTUALLY?
- VISIT
…• https://www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10-live OR
…• Spectrum 10
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Members of the public that wish to provide citizen comments have the following options
…1) IN-PERSON at Kyle City Hall
…2) VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE – Submit the online registration form found at
…https://www.cityofkyle.com/council/citizen-comment-sign. Registration must be received by
…12 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View this week’s agenda packet HERE (Auto PDF Download).
- View live or previous meetings.
- View official Meeting Minutes
1. To view the official Meeting Minutes HERE. Find the meeting you want under the “Agenda” column, click on the red text (i.e., 2018 0724 Agenda) a new window will open up to the meeting agenda.
2. If the minutes are available, they will be listed close to the top of the agenda. Click on the set of minutes you want to review, and another new window will open, and you should see a list of attachments.
3. Click on the date of the minutes you would like to view, and they will also open in a new window
SAN MARCOS PLANNING & ZONING REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: VIRTUAL OR TV VIEWING ONLY
TIME: 6:00 PM
WANT TO ATTEND MEETING VIRTUALLY?
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Submit your public comments to planninginfo@sanmarcostx.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View this week’s agenda packet HERE.
- View live or previous meetings HERE.
- View previous meeting minutes HERE.
- Watch meeting live on the following cable stations
1. Grande Communications: Cable Channel 16
2. Spectrum: Cable Channel 10
WIMBERLEY CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: ONLINE
TIME:
WANT TO ATTEND MEETING VIRTUALLY?
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Anyone wishing to offer public comments, participate in any public hearing, or offer written questions or comments must notify City Secretary, Laura Calcote, at lcalcote@cityofwimberley.com, at least two hours before the meeting.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View this week’s agenda packet HERE.
- To view the official Meeting Minutes, click HERE.
KYLE PLANNING & ZONING REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY
TIME:
WANT TO ATTEND MEETING VIRTUALLY?
- VISIT
…• https://www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10-live OR
…• Spectrum 10.
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Members of the public that wish to provide citizen comments have the following options
…1) In-Person at Kyle City Hall
…2) Virtual Attendance – Submit the online registration form found at…
…https://www.cityofkyle.com/council/citizen-comment-sign.
…Registration must be received by 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View this week’s agenda packet HERE (Auto PDF Download).
- View live or previous meetings.
- View official Meeting Minutes
1. To view the official Meeting Minutes HERE. Find the meeting you want under the “Agenda” column, click on the red text (i.e., 2018 0724 Agenda) a new window will open up to the meeting agenda.
2. If the minutes are available, they will be listed close to the top of the agenda. Click on the set of minutes you want to review, and another new window will open, and you should see a list of attachments.
3. Click on the date of the minutes you would like to view, and they will also open in a new window
SAN MARCOS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: ONLINE OR TV VIEWING ONLY
TIME: 4:30 PM
WANT TO ATTEND MEETING VIRTUALLY?
…OPTIONS TO VIEW LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
……1) http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives OR
……2) Grande Communications: Cable Channel 16 OR
……3) Spectrum: Cable Channel 10.
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Persons wishing to participate (speak) during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting must email citizencomment@sanmarcostx.gov prior to 12:00 PM the day of the meeting. A call-in number to join by phone or link will be provided for participation on a mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View this week’s agenda packet HERE.
- View live or previous meetings HERE.
- View previous meeting minutes HERE.
- Watch meeting live on the following cable stations
1. Grande Communications: Cable Channel 16
2. Spectrum: Cable Channel 10
SAN MARCOS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: ONLINE OR TV VIEWING
TIME: 6:00 PM
WANT TO JOIN THE MEETING?
…LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS VIEWING OPTIONS…
……1) http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives OR
……2) Grande Communications: Cable Channel 16 OR
……3) Spectrum: Cable Channel 10.
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Persons wishing to participate (speak) during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting must email citizencomment@sanmarcostx.gov prior to 12:00 PM the day of the meeting. A call-in number to join by phone or link will be provided for participation on a mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View this week’s agenda packet HERE.
- View live or previous meetings HERE.
- View previous meeting minutes HERE.
- Watch meeting live on the following cable stations
1. Grande Communications: Cable Channel 16
2. Spectrum: Cable Channel 10
SAN MARCOS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL BUDGET WORKSHOP
MEETING LOCATION: ONLINE OR TV VIEWING ONLY
TIME: 5:30 PM
WANT TO JOIN THE MEETING?
…OPTIONS TO VIEW LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS…
……1) http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives OR
……2) Grande Communications: Cable Channel 16 OR
……3) Spectrum: Cable Channel 10.
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Persons wishing to participate (speak) during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting must email citizencomment@sanmarcostx.gov prior to 12:00 PM the day of the meeting. A call-in number to join by phone or link will be provided for participation on a mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View live or previous meetings HERE.
- View previous meeting minutes HERE.
- Watch meeting live on the following cable stations
1. Grande Communications: Cable Channel 16
2. Spectrum: Cable Channel 10
SAN MARCOS PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY
TIME: 5:30 PM
WANT TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL MEETING?
- JOIN THE MEETING AT https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86257117268
- OR CALL TOLL-FREE 1.888.788.0099
- WEBINAR ID: 862 5711 7268
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Persons wishing to participate (speak) during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting must email jcase@sanmarcostx.gov prior to 12:00 PM the day of the meeting. A call-in number/link will be provided for participation. Written comments can also be submitted to jcase@sanmarcostx.gov for distribution to the board prior to the meeting.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View this week’s agenda packet HERE.
- View previous meeting minutes HERE.
- View board description, current members, openings, and application to become a board member HERE.
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TEXAS OPEN MEETING AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ACTS
Members of all Council-appointed boards/commissions are required by state law to receive training in Texas open government laws.
The Office of the Attorney General offers training courses and course completion certificates in the Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act and can be accessed at the Attorney General’s website.
*Note: Not all local government agencies are required to give prior notice of certain types of meetings, or agendas, agenda packets, meeting minutes, or audio, video, or live streaming services on all sessions.
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