Public meetings on Hays County development rules: July 28-29

by Brian Zabcik

Aug 16, 2026

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Hays County has been growing fast, and it's only going to get bigger, with a projected population of 550,000 in just 16 years. That's why Hays officials are in the process of rewriting the county's development regulations, which are especially important since many new subdivisions are being built outside of city limits and ETJ areas. In these unincorporated areas, county regulations are the only rules that developers have to follow. Hays officials will explain the proposed new rules and accept comments from the public at four "open house" meetings this week:
Tuesday, July 28, 6pm, at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Dr., Dripping Springs 78620
Tuesday, July 28, 6pm, at Wimberley Community Center, 14068 Ranch Rd 12, Wimberley 78676
Wednesday, July 29, 6pm, at Buda City Hall, 405 E Loop St, Buda 78610
Wednesday, July 29, 6pm, at San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666

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