By Megan Wehring

HAYS COUNTY – Hays County residents had the chance to speak up during the commissioner court’s hearing about the proposed tax increase on Sept. 8, but only two decided to voice their concerns.

The proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2021 (FY21) is 42.12 cents per $100 valuation of property, giving the county about $3.5 million in revenue. The proposed rate is a decrease from the 2020 rate of 42.37.

“The tax rate, although we are increasing ever so slightly from the ...