Hays County Commissioners Court accepted changes to election precincts following state legislation that is set to take effect in December.
What’s changed
This action comes after Texas lawmakers approved a new congressional map during a special legislative session this summer.
“What we’re doing is not redistricting; we’re ensuring our precincts comply with the National Voter Registration Act ,” Hays County Election Administrator Jennifer Doinoff said in a news release. “With the changes enacted into law, we still have to remain in compliance. What we’re doing is meeting our statutory compliance in the Election Code.”
For 2025-26, the court approved 88 voting tabulation districts, with three being added and seven removed, compared to 87 voting districts in 2023-24.
Additionally, vot

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