By Moses Leos III

Elected officials for Hays County will see a salary increase as was allocated by the Commissioners Court during the budget process in September.

Hays County’s choice to increase elected officials’ pay, along with pay for all Hays County employees, was part of their $178.4 million budget, which passed by a 4-0 vote on Sept. 22. 

The increase will see Hays County spend roughly $1.6 million on salaries for elected officials, marking the fourth straight year county electe...