Hays County falls into the median category of concentrated gang activity in Texas, according to the state’s 2017 Gang Assessment Report.

Gang activity has been rising exponentially in Texas and recent reports estimate there are 100,000 active gang members in the state. However, given the dynamic nature of gang recruitment, that number could be even higher, officials report.

The Texas 2017 Gang Assessment Report is a collaborative effort by the Texas Joint Crime information Center with more t...