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, MAY 31 – FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021
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MEMORIAL DAY • NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED
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BUDA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: IN PERSON
TIME: 5:30 PM
WANT TO ATTEND THIS MEETING IN PERSON?
This meeting will be held at Buda City Hall located at 405 Loop Street.
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS – IN-PERSON MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
The operation of a municipality is an Essential Service. The Texas Governor’s Executive Order, with the guidance of DSHS Commissioner Dr. Hellerstedt, allows all persons in Texas to obtain essential services; therefore, the public may attend this meeting in person. The Order directs the public to do so by minimizing in-person contact with people who are not in the same household and direct the implementation of social distancing, good hygiene, environmental cleanliness, and sanitation. Therefore, the following social distancing rules apply to the public attending this meeting:
- Any member of the public attending the meeting shall maintain a six-foot distance from others (except for those who live in the same household). City Staff and City Officials shall practice social distancing to the extent able without interfering in the ability to carry out the essential governmental functions to be conducted at this meeting.
- Attendance in the Council Chamber will be limited to allow for the public in attendance to practice social distancing. Seating may be assigned.
- Coughs and sneezes must be covered with a cloth or tissue, which should then be properly disposed of or washed and shall not be exposed to others.
- Public courtesies such as handshakes or other greetings shall be respectfully avoided.
- Any member of the public approaching city representatives, whether they be city staff or elected or appointed officials must maintain six-foot social distancing.
Any person who fails to comply with the COVID-19 Precautions may be removed from the meeting.
WANT TO WATCH THE VIRTUAL MEETING?
You can view it live at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZN8ImHL2N8&feature=youtu.be.
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
EXPANDED OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT OR PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
The City shall continue to allow expanded opportunities for members of the public who do not attend to participate in Public Comment and Public Testimony. Such participation will be allowed when recognized upon the presiding officer’s announcement.
ANYONE WHO DOES NOT ATTEND BUT DESIRES TO COMMENT ON A MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA OR TESTIFY ON A MATTER ON THE AGENDA AT THIS MEETING MUST SEND THEIR COMMENT IN WRITING NO LATER THAN ONE (1) HOUR PRIOR TO THE MEETING BY UTILIZING ONE OF THE TWO OPTIONS:
- Complete the online form for Virtual Public Comment / Public Testimony.
- Use the email option at comments@ci.buda.tx.us. Please include which meeting (City Council, or which Board/Commission name, and meeting date in the subject line of your email).
All written comments must comply with applicable decorum rules for comments made during a public meeting to be read into the record. Up to three (3) minutes shall be allotted for each comment to be read into the record of the meeting. All timely written comments will be read into the record of the meeting at the appropriate time during the meeting. While reasonable efforts will be taken to gather comments received within the hour prior to the meeting or received during the meeting, all such comments are considered untimely and may not be recognized and read during the meeting.
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.
HAYS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: WEBSITE LIVE STREAM & IN PERSON MEETING
TIME: 9:00 AM
WANT TO ATTEND THIS MEETING IN PERSON?
This meeting will be held at the Hays County Historic Courthouse located at 111 E San Antonio St, San Marcos.
WANT TO WATCH THE LIVE STREAM OF THIS MEETING?
To view live meetings visit https://hayscountytx.com/commissioners-court/court-video/.
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: 6:00 PM
WANT TO ATTEND MEETINGS IN PERSON?
This meeting will be held in person at the Kyle City Hall located at 100 W. Center Street.
WANT TO WATCH THE LIVE VIDEOCONFERENCE?
This meeting can be viewed live online at https://www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10-live OR on local TV on 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
KYLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: LIVE STREAM OR ATTEND IN-PERSON
TIME: 7:00 PM
WANT TO ATTEND MEETINGS IN PERSON?
This meeting will be held in person at the Kyle City Hall located at 100 W. Center Street.
WANT TO WATCH THE LIVE VIDEOCONFERENCE?
This meeting can be viewed live online at https://www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10-live OR on local TV on 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: 3:00 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 ONLY.
TIME: 6:00 PM
WANT TO JOIN THE MEETING?
To view the meeting please go to http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum 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
DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: VIRTUAL ONLY
TIME: 12:00 PM
WANT TO ATTEND THIS MEETING IN PERSON?
This meeting will be held at the Dripping Springs ISD Administration Board Room located at 510 W. Mercer St., in Dripping Springs.
WANT TO WATCH THE MEETING LIVE?
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.
HAYS CISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING & BUDGET WORKSHOP
MEETING LOCATION: ONLINE LIVE STREAM & IN PERSON
TIME: 5:30 PM
WANT TO ATTEND THIS MEETING IN PERSON?
This meeting will be held in the Kunkel Room at the Historic Buda Upper Campus, 300 San Antonio Street, Buda, Texas 78610.
WANT TO ATTEND THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY?
Watch meeting live online at https://www.hayscisd.net/site/Default.aspx?Page ID=196.
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Members of the public who wish to provide citizen comments have the following options:
1. In-person – Lehman High School Cafeteria, 1700 Lehman Road, Kyle, Texas.
2. On-Line – submit online comment form found at https://www.hayscisd.net/boardcomment. Comments must be submitted between the hours of 8:00 AM and 12:00 noon on the day of this meeting. All of such comments will be made available to all Board Members prior to this meeting.
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 Hays CISD meetings by video, either live or archived click HERE. (To view the videos, go to the video screen near the bottom of the page and click on either Live or Board Meeting [archived] that is located directly above the video placeholder.)
SAN MARCOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY
TIME: 5:45 PM
WANT TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL MEETING?
The Zoom link has not been released to the public as of yet. Find it HERE when it does become available.
HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Persons wishing to comment during the citizen comment period must submit their written comments to planninginfo@sanmarcostx.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon)on the day of the meeting. Timely submitted comments will be read aloud during the citizen comment portion of the meeting. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each. Any threatening, defamatory or other similar comments prohibited by Chapter 2 of the San Marcos City Code will not be read.
FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS
- View this week’s agenda HERE.
- View agenda packet HERE.
- View past meetings HERE.
- View previous meeting minutes HERE.
- View board description, current members, openings, and application to become a board member HERE.
WIMBERLEY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: IN PERSON
TIME: 6:00 PM
WANT TO ATTEND THIS MEETING?
This meeting will be held at the Wimberley City Hall located at 221 Stillwater Rd in Wimberley.
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 the agenda packet HERE.
- To view the official Meeting Minutes, click HERE.
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• NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED •
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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.