Through a recently approved agreement, Hays County emergency officials hope to recoup costs lost during Hazardous Materials (HazMat) incidents.

On March 12, Hays County Commissioners unanimously approved an agreement with First Responders Solutions LLC, (FRS) which will oversee and manage HAZMAT incidents and provide data collection for the county’s teams. The company is also expected to “provide management and conduct studies, hearings, and investigations to determine the Hazardous ...