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Layers
Territory
- officials recorded 3
- partly recorded 8
- nothing recorded 2
- GEOID
- 48209
- OCD-ID
- ocd-division/country:us/state:tx/county:hays
- POP
- 304,390 (2025)
- CENTER
- 30.0579, -98.0312
- SOURCE
- census tiger
Government of Hays
Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Hays itself. Jurisdictions inside it are listed separately below.
Organization 32
Departments
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Hays County Administrator Administration512-704-7480 www.hayscountytx.gov
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Adult Probation serves the Courts and Communities of Caldwell, Comal and Hays Counties.
512-353-5892 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Hays County Auditor's Office Finance
The County Auditor has general oversight of all the financial records of all county officials and is charged with strictly enforcing laws governing county finances.
512-393-2283 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Hays County Budget Office Finance
Responsible for the creation and oversight of the county's annual budget.
512-393-2275 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Includes three divisions (Records, Courts and Commissioners Court) led by the elected County Clerk. Records and maintains Commissioners Court minutes, Official Public Records (deeds, liens), County Court records, birth, death and marriage records, assumed name certificates and cattle brands. Substations in Kyle, Wimberley and Dripping Springs.
512-393-7330 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Hays County Combined Emergency Communications Center Emergency Management
Centralized hub for emergency (9-1-1) communications and dispatch in Hays County.
512-749-1193 www.hayscountytx.gov -
512-393-2872 www.hayscountytx.gov
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Hays County Constables Police
Five elected precinct Constables and their deputies: licensed peace officers with countywide jurisdiction who provide security for the Justice Courts and serve civil and criminal process.
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Hays County Courts at Law Courts
The Hays County Courts at Law have jurisdiction over class A and B misdemeanor criminal cases, juvenile matters, civil cases filed in the County Courts, probate, guardianship and mental commitments. Three courts (#1, #2, #3).
512-393-7625 www.hayscountytx.gov -
The Hays County Criminal District Attorney's Office prosecutes criminal cases and has a duty to ensure that justice is served in every case by providing quality legal representation.
512-393-7600 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Hays County Development Services Planning
Promotes and protects public health, environmental health, and safety through planning, permitting, addressing and inspections, including development/floodplain permits, on-site sewage facilities (septic) and food establishments in unincorporated Hays County.
512-393-2150 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Located in the Hays County Government Center; responsible for providing records of the District Courts' proceedings, implementing District Court decisions, and administratively supporting the courts and judges. Led by the elected District Clerk.
512-393-7660 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Hays County District Court Courts
District court administration for the 22nd, 207th, 274th, 428th, 453rd and 483rd District Courts. The Hays County District Court serves three counties: Hays, Caldwell and Comal.
512-393-7700 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Hays County Elections Office Elections
Election administration and voter registration for Hays County, led by the Election Administrator & Voter Registrar.
512-393-7310 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Enforces fire law and prevents and investigates fire and explosive incidents in the unincorporated areas of Hays County.
512-393-7300 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Grants administration: grant resources, department contacts, and funding support for county programs and initiatives.
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Protects, promotes, maintains, and improves the health and quality of life for Hays County citizens and visitors. Clinic open Monday through Friday 8 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm, and until 6 pm every first Monday of the month.
512-393-5520 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Hays County Human Resources Human Resources
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Seven Justice of the Peace courts (JP 1-1 and 1-2 San Marcos, JP 2-1 and 2-2 Kyle, JP 3 Wimberley, JP 4 Dripping Springs, JP 5 Buda) with original jurisdiction in fine-only misdemeanor criminal cases, magistrate duties and inquests.
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512-393-7755 www.hayscountytx.gov
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Hays County Law Library Library
Public resource center serving the legal research and information needs of self-represented litigants, legal professionals, the judiciary, and government officials.
512-393-7709 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Hays County Office of Emergency Services Emergency Management
Includes Emergency Management, the Fire Marshal's Office, and Emergency Preparedness.
512-393-7300 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Receives Public Information Act requests for Hays County (online via GovQA, by mail or hand-delivery to Attn: PIA at this address, by email, or by fax to 512-392-6500).
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Hays County Office of Information Technology Information Technology
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Hays County Parks & Natural Resources Parks & Recreation
Hays County parks and natural areas, including Jacob's Well Natural Area, Gay Ruby Dahlstrom Nature Preserve, Karst Canyon Preserve, Sentinel Peak Preserve and the Limestone Link Trail.
512-214-4593 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Hays County Recycling & Solid Waste Utilities
Drop-off recycling and solid waste locations for rural residents without home waste or recycling service; open Tuesday through Saturday 8 am to 4 pm. Hays County does not offer trash pick-up services.
512-878-6673 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Hays County Sheriff's Office Police
Law enforcement and corrections (Hays County Jail) for Hays County. Non-emergency number 512-393-7896 (published on the online reporting page); emergency 9-1-1.
512-393-7800 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Property tax collection and motor vehicle title and registration services. Substations in Kyle, Dripping Springs and Wimberley.
512-393-5545 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Hays County Transportation Department Public Works
Maintains and enhances county roads, signage on county roads, and county right-of-way, and plans the future county road network. Supply yards in San Marcos, Wimberley and Dripping Springs.
512-393-7385 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Hays County Treasurer's Office Finance
The elected County Treasurer is the chief liaison between the County and depository banks, the County's designated investment officer, and reports regularly on County finance to the Commissioners Court.
512-393-2236 www.hayscountytx.gov -
Hays County Veterans Services Office Human Services
Provides U.S. military veterans and their dependents with access to benefits through local, state, federal and nonprofit programs; accredited through the Texas Veterans Commission.
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Office of the Hays County Judge Administration
Office of the elected County Judge, the presiding judge of the Hays County Commissioners Court.
512-393-2205 www.hayscountytx.gov
Services 19
- Apply for a Remote Marriage License Hays County Clerk's Office
- Apply for Jobs with Hays County Hays County Human Resources
- Change My Voter Registration Name or Address Hays County Elections Office
- Development Authorization Application Hays County Development Services
- Driveway & Utility Permits Hays County Transportation Department
- Food Establishment Permits and Inspections Hays County Development Services
- Fraud Guard Property Fraud Alerts Hays County Clerk's Office
- Jacob's Well Natural Area Reservations Hays County Parks & Natural Resources
- Online Crime Reporting Hays County Sheriff's Office
- Outdoor Commercial Fire Permits Hays County Fire Marshal's Office
- Parks Complaint Form Hays County Parks & Natural Resources
- Property Records Search Hays County Clerk's Office
- Public Information Act (Open Records) Request Hays County Office of General Counsel
- Recycling and Solid Waste Drop-Off Hays County Recycling & Solid Waste
- Register to Vote Hays County Elections Office
- Request Vital Records Online Hays County Clerk's Office
- Search and Pay Property Taxes Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector
- Search Court Records and Hearing Dates Hays County Courts at Law
- Septic (On-Site Sewage Facility) Permits Hays County Development Services
Within Hays
Each of these governs itself. Counts are that jurisdiction's own records.
- jurisdictions
- 17
- agencies
- 55
- bodies
- 11
- officials
- 16
| Name | Agencies | Bodies | Officials |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Buda | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Dripping Springs | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Wimberley | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Uhland | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Woodcreek | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Niederwald | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Mountain City | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Bear Creek | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Hays | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Belterra | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driftwood | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dripping Springs Independent School District | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hays Consolidated Independent School District | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wimberley Independent School District | 0 | 0 | 0 |