Hays County, News
County looks to state to pay for unfunded mandates
Roughly $34.3 million in unfunded mandates will go unpaid by Hays County after commissioners March 12 passed a resolution pushing for state officials to foot the bill.
Hays County Commissioners, who approved the resolution by a 5-0 vote, argued Texas counties cannot responsibly plan annual budgets while the state issues unfunded mandates and budget changes during each legislative session.
Mandates in question cover services such as the appointment of criminal attorneys, attorneys for Child Prote...