Proposition A Road Bonds Nov 2024 Election

Voters in Hays County will get to vote on Proposition A, a major road bond. This initiative will be on the November 2024 ballot.

In a press release, Hays County Government officials stated the 2024 Road Bond would add a total of $0.02 per $100 valuation to the county tax rate, which is recommended at $0.35 per $100 valuation.

According to the Hays County Transportation Department, key benefits of the 2024 Road Bond Program include the following:

Improve Safety and Mobility: Improved roadways are essential for enhancing safety, reducing accident rates and ensuring better connectivity across the county. This bond has east-west connectors and the addition of shoulders to existing roadways, allowing for increased connectivity and safety.

Respond to Rapid Population Growth: Hays County is rapidly growing, with the population expected to grow 267% by 2045. This rapid growth necessitates an updated and expanded transportation infrastructure to meet the increasing demands.

Address Current Infrastructure: Many roads remain unchanged despite rapid population growth. An equitable bond budget per precinct ensures that all areas of the County are properly served.

Continue Long-Term Planning: 2016 Road Bond projects that have been developed will now be built with this 2024 program. More project development will occur in the 2024 program to set up projects to be shovel-ready for future state and federal funding opportunities.

Support Economic Development: Improved transportation networks can stimulate economic growth, attract businesses and enhance residents’ overall quality of life.

“Our county’s road infrastructure and public facilities play a critical role in fostering economic growth, ensuring the safety of our residents, and providing essential services to the community,” said Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra. “By calling for a countywide bond for road infrastructure, we can revitalize our roadways, attract businesses, improve public safety and address the needs of our growing community. Investing in our county’s future is an investment in every citizen’s quality of life.”

Precinct 1 Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe.

Precinct 1 projects totaling an estimated $118.5 million include:

• Old Bastrop Highway/CR 266 (Centerpoint Road to Rattler Road)
• Cotton Gin Road/CR 129 (Bonanza Street to SH 21)
• FM 2001 East Interim (Graef Road to Southeast of SH 21)
• William Pettus Road/CR 238 (FM 110 to SH 21)
• High Road/CR 127 (East of Goforth Road to SH 21)
• Leah Avenue (CR 269 to Cottonwood Parkway)
• Dairy Road (Bunton Lane to Cotton Gin Road CR 129)
• Goforth Road (Bunton Lane to Bebee Road/High Road)
• Bunton Lane/CR 153/Heidenreich Lane/Grist Mill Road (Violet Lane to SH 21)
• RM 150 East (Precinct 1 Boundary to SH 21)
• Precinct 1 Discretionary Projects Preliminary Design

Precinct 2 Commissioner Dr. Michelle Cohen

Precinct 2 projects totaling an estimated $104 million include:

• Windy Hill Road Interim (Purple Martin Avenue to FM 2001)
• Windy Hill Road Roundabout (Windy Hill at Shadow Creek Boulevard)
• Windy Hill Road Ultimate (Purple Martine Avenue to FM 2001)
• FM 2001 Gap (FM 2001 West to Existing FM 2001)
• Hillside Terrace (I-35 to FM 2001)
• Goforth Road (CR 158 to RM 150)
• RM 150 East Preliminary Design (Lehman Road to Precinct 2 Boundary)
• Precinct 2 Discretionary Projects Preliminary Design

Precinct 3 Commissioner Lon Shell

Precinct 3 projects totaling an estimated $109 million include:

• Centerpoint Road (I-35 to FM 2349/Hunter Road)
• Old Kyle Road (RM 12 to RM 3237)
• Yarrington Road (West of Arroyo Ranch to Old Stagecoach Road at RC 16)
• Yarrington Road (I-35 to Old Stagecoach Road)
• Dripping Springs Southwest Connection (U.S. 290 to Precinct 3 Boundary)
• Precinct 3 Discretionary Projects Preliminary Design

Precinct 4 Commissioner Walt Smith

Precinct 4 projects totaling an estimated $107.7 million include:

• Darden Hill Road/CR 162 (East of Sawyer Ranch Road to RM 1826)
• Darden Hill Road Extension (RM 150 West of Springwood Road to West of Sawyer Ranch Road)
• RM 150 and RM 12 Intersection Improvements (RM 150 at RM 12)
• Fitzhugh Road/CR 101 (RM 12 to Travis County Line)
• Dripping Springs Southwest Connection (Precinct 4 Boundary to RM 12)
• Sawyer Ranch Road Pedestrian Walkway (Meadow Creek Drive to Darden Hill Road)
• Sawyer Ranch Road (U.S. 290 to Darden Hill Road)
• SH 45 Southwest Extension (FM 1626 to I-35)
• Old San Antonio Road Study (Main Street to Travis County Line)
• Precinct 4 Discretionary Projects Preliminary Design