A possible interlocal agreement between Hays and Travis County Commissioners could lead to the creation of a balanced flood control district in Travis and Hays counties.

The agreement was crafted as a result of House Bill 2851, authored by Paul Workman (R-Austin), that, if passed, would create an Onion Creek Watershed District, which would span both Travis and Hays counties. The proposed flood control district would have a board of directors who would have powers to levy taxes and fees on residen...