Hays County wants to hear from you!
Hays County wants to hear from you! In the upcoming weeks Hays County will host Open Houses where the community can weigh in on new development regulations and road projects. Learn more below!
Hays County Development Regulations
Hays County Development Services has released a preliminary draft of the County's updated Development Regulations and is inviting residents, developers, property owners and other stakeholders to attend a series of open house meetings to review the proposed changes and provide feedback.
Key topics addressed in the draft include:
Water availability and conservation
Water quality and stormwater management
Erosion and sediment control
Floodplain management
Environmental protection
Transportation infrastructure
"The Development Regulations help guide how growth occurs in Hays County, and it's important that they reflect both our current needs and our vision for the future," said Hays County Development Services Interim Director Michael Berlad. "We encourage everyone with an interest in the future of our communities to review the draft, attend an open house and share their perspectives. Public feedback and transparency are an essential part of creating regulations that are effective, balanced and responsive to the needs of Hays County."
Community members are encouraged to attend one of the following open-house meetings to learn more about the proposed regulations, ask questions and share their input.
Open House Schedule
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | 6 p.m.
Dripping Springs Ranch Park 1042 Event Center Drive Dripping Springs, Texas
Wimberley Community Center 14068 Ranch Road 12 Wimberley, Texas
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 6 p.m.
City of Buda City Hall/Library Multipurpose Room 409 E. Loop St., Building 100
Buda, Texas
San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St.
San Marcos, Texas
Residents who are unable to attend an open house may still review the draft regulations and submit comments. For more information, to provide feedback or to stay informed about future meetings and project updates, contact the Hays County Development Services Department at 512-393-2150 or visit https://www.hayscountytx.gov/565/Development-Regulations-Re-Write.
Dripping Springs Southwest Connection Open House
Hays County will host an in-person public open house for the Dripping Springs Southwest Connection project on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Hays County is advancing additional planning and design for a proposed roadway southwest of Dripping Springs. This project aims to address future transportation needs in the area, focusing on roadway capacity, connectivity, and mobility as the region continues to grow.
Open House
August 6, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Dripping Springs Ranch Park
1042 Event Center Dr, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Community members are welcome to stop by at any time to review project information, ask questions, provide feedback, and speak directly with the project team.
Meeting materials and opportunities to submit comments will also be available online at hayscoroads.com from Thursday, August 6, through Thursday, August 20.
Learn more at: https://www.hayscoroads.com/dripping-springs-sw-connection