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TCEQ hearing set for July on proposed wastewater plant; SOS to represent Hays under cost-share
Summary
A TCEQ hearing on a proposed wastewater treatment facility affecting Hays is scheduled for July 29–31, 2026. Save Our Springs Alliance and the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District are listed as affected parties; the city is coordinating representation and a proposed $5,000 cost share with SOS.
Staff updated council on the TCEQ permitting process for a proposed wastewater treatment facility within the city’s extra-territorial jurisdiction. A preliminary hearing identified affected parties — Save Our Springs Alliance (SOS), Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Lost Lakes Resort LLC and the City of Hays — and established a scheduling order.
The staff presentation noted: "The hearing on merits is scheduled for July 29 due to the 31st." The city’s attorney and SOS are negotiating representation and a cost-share arrangement; staff said an initial $5,000 offer to SOS was proposed to help secure representation for potential trial work. Council discussed whether a city representative or resident might be asked to testify and directed staff to coordinate witness preparation and budgeting.
Council acknowledged the potential for testimony about proximity to city wells and other assets and said it will finalize representation decisions and budget requests ahead of the July hearing.
