Gillespie County Surplus Property

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2025 County of Gillespie Tax Rate Calculation Worksheet Form 50-856 Posted 

GENERAL INFORMATION: Tax Code Section 26.04(c) requires an officer or employee designated by the governing body to calculate the no-new-revenue (NNR) tax rate and voter-approval tax rate for the taxing unit. These tax rates are expressed in dollars per $100 of taxable value calculated. The calculation process starts after the chief appraiser delivers to the taxing unit the certified appraisal roll and the estimated values of properties under protest. The designated officer or employee shall certify that the officer or employee has accurately calculated the tax rates and used values shown for the certified appraisal roll or certified estimate. The officer or employee submits the rates to the governing body by Aug. 7 or as soon thereafter as practicable. 
The Comptroller’s office provides this worksheet to assist taxing units in determining tax rates. The information provided in this worksheet is offered as technical assistance and not legal advice. Taxing units should consult legal counsel for interpretations of law regarding tax rate preparation and adoption. 

Usener Rd:  August 6 – 20

Hayden Ranch Rd:  August 13 – 20 

In an effort to maintain and improve our County road system, the 1900, 2200 and 3000 blocks of Usener Rd will be closed to thru traffic between August 6 thru August 20 while cattle guard work is done, weather permitting.  

The 100 and 200 blocks of Hayden Ranch Rd will be closed to thru traffic between August 13 thru August 20.  

Note:  On Usener Rd, the Third Cattle Guard in 3000 block WILL NOT BE PASSABLE BY ANY VEHICLES and Precinct 2 will have road closed on both sides of cattle guard.  

Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and different routes for any necessary traveling.  Passenger vehicles will be allowed to drive on the side of the work areas; however, heavy trucks and equipment will not be allowed.  

We appreciate your patience and understanding in this work activity.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Gillespie County Precinct 2 County Commissioner Keith Kramer at 830-997-7503.  

Click here to read the RESOLUTION OPPOSING BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (BESS) IN GILLESPIE COUNTY

 Gillespie County Commissioners signed a Resolution opposing the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the County. Also, included in the resolution was their support for the proposed legislation State Representative Ellen Troxclair introduced to mitigate the risks presented by the operation of the BESS projects. Troxclair and State Representative Wes Virdell introduced 2 House bills. One would give cities and counties regulation power over certain electric energy storage facilities and the other would require entities to obtain permits from the Public Utility Commission before installing a BESS.  Peregrine Energy Company is planning to build an energy storage system in Harper near the W US Highway 290 and S Ranch Road 783 intersection. 

Click here to read the Resolution specific to the Harper BESS project.

RESOLUTION REQUIRING HARPER BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

The Board of Director of the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District (“District”) at their August 8, 2023 board meeting declared a Stage 4 Drought, which is Critical.  The District recommends a 20% reduction in daily water demands, a 40% in maximum daily demands.  The District encourages all permit holders, including historic wells, to comply.  For residential wells the District recommends outdoor watering be limited to one day per week.  During this prolonged drought, not only the citizens of Gillespie County, but throughout the Hill Country area need to conserve water.  Conservation measures, such as limiting outdoor watering to one day per week should be practiced. Any water leaks should be repaired. Water conservation measures can reduce demand and help preserve existing groundwater supplies to ensure adequate groundwater is available through this current drought. We encourage everyone to participate to maximize success in this persistent drought.

For more information, visit:  https://hcuwcd.org/

Drought Condition Alert 

- The Local Drought Index as of April 26, 2025 is -4.55, which is a critical drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of May 6, 2025, has Gillespie County in extreme to exceptional drought stages.  Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed.

- The Local Drought Index as of February 1, 2025 is -3.61, which is a severe drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of October 29, 2024, has  Gillespie County in moderate to severe drought stages.  Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed.

- The Local Drought Index as of October 5, 2024 is -2.20, which is a moderate drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of October 29, 2024, has Gillespie County in moderate to severe drought stages.  Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed.

- The Local Drought Index as of August 10, 2024 is -2.88, which is a moderate drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of July 9, 2024, has Gillespie County in Abnormally Dry to Moderate Drought Stages.  Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed. 

- The Local Drought Index as of June 29, 2024 is -2.82, which is a moderate drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of July 9, 2024, has Gillespie County in Abnormally Dry to Moderate Drought Stages.  Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed.

- The Local Drought Index as of May 4, 2024 is -1.78, which is a mild drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of May 7, 2024, has Gillespie County in Moderate to Extreme Drought Stages.  Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed.

- The Local Drought Index as of March 2, 2024 is -0.60, which is a mild drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of March 5, 2024, has Gillespie County in Moderate to Extreme Drought Stages.  Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed.

- The Local Drought Index as of February 3, 2024 is -0.39, which is a mild drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of January 30, 2024, has Gillespie County in Moderate to Extreme Drought Stages.  Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed.

- The Local Drought Index as of October 30, 2023 is -2.08, which is a moderate drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of November 7, 2023, has Gillespie County in Severe and Extreme Drought Intensity.  Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed.

- The Local Drought Index as of September 30, 2023 is -3.47, which is a severe drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of October 3, 2023, has Gillespie County in Exceptional & Extreme Drought Intensity.  Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed.

- The Local Drought Index as of July 30, 2023, 2023 is -2.71, which is a moderate drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of August 8, 2023, has Gillespie County in Extreme and Exception Drought Intensity. Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed. 

- The Local Drought Index as of July 2, 2023, 2023 is -2.58, which is a moderate drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of July 18, 2023, has Gillespie County in Extreme and Exception Drought Intensity. Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed.

- The Local Drought Index as of  June 3, 2023 is -2.14, which is a moderate drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of  June 27, 2023, has Gillespie County in multiple intensity stages: Severe Drought, Extreme Drought and Exception Drought. Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed. 

- The Local Drought Index as of  April 29, 2023 is -3.06, which is a severe drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of  May 23, 2023, has Gillespie County in multiple intensity stages: Severe Drought, Extreme Drought and Exception Drought. Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed. 

- The Local Drought Index as of March 4, 2023 is -3.26, which is a severe drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of March 7, 2023, has Gillespie County in Extreme Drought to Exception Drought stage. Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed.

- The Local Drought Index as of February 4, 2023 is -3.28, which is a severe drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of February 7, 2023, has Gillespie County in multiple categories from Severe Drought to Exception Drought stage. Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed. 

- The Local Drought Index as of December 31, 2022 is a -3.59, which is a severe drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of January 17, 2023, has Gillespie County in multiple categories from Severe Drought to Exception Drought stage. Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed. 

- The Local Drought Index as of October 29, 2022 is a -4.40, which is a critical drought stage. The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of December 6, 2022, has Gillespie County in multiple categories from Moderate Drought to Exception Drought stage. Outdoor watering should be limited to once a week, and all indoor and outdoor leaks should be fixed. 

For more information, visit:  https://hcuwcd.org/

The Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District (District) is seeking comments and data from well owners within the current Ellenburger Critical Groundwater Depletion Area 1 (ECGDA 1), click here for map, for the purpose of completing a collaborative study to determine the need to reclassify the ECGDA 1 from Category One to a Category Two classification.

As background the District established the ECGDA 1 in April 2023.  This area was classified as a Critical Groundwater Depletion Area Category One under District Rule 9.3 A(1) at the time of implementation. Factors for declaring this area included water level declines due to the extended drought and the volume of new production in the Ellenburger Aquifer.

The aforementioned collaborative study is to address the projected demand equaling or exceeding the Modeled Available Groundwater (MAG) figures provided to the District by the Texas Water Development Board.  The District, through the regional planning process has adopted Desired Future Conditions (DFC) for all of the Aquifers within the District.  These DFCs determine the amount of groundwater that can be produced on an annual basis represented by the MAG. 

Therefore, if you are a well owner with a well producing from the Ellenburger Aquifer in the ECGDA 1, please provide your comments and data to the District no later than November 4, 2024.  Comments and data may be delivered to the District office at 508 Washington, Fredericksburg TX 78624 or emailed to hcuwcd@austin.rr.com.  Please note only affected parties’ comments will be accepted and included.  Affected Party is a person having an Ellenburger well located in the ECGDA 1.

  Effective December 2, 2019:  Gillespie County has Regulations and Procedures Authorizing Permits for Construction within the Public Road Right-of-Way, an Application for Permit Authorizing Construction within the Public Road Right-of-Way of a Gillespie County Maintained Road, Permit Procedures, and a Private Improvement in Public Right-of-Way (PIPROW) Permit Authorizing Construction within a Gillespie County Roadway by an Entity Recognized by State Law as a Public Utility, Common Carrier or Gas Corporation. 

  Please review the documents and information found at https://www.gillespiecounty.org/page/county_engineer,

and for more information, please contact

County Engineer Melissa Eckert, Precinct 1 County Commissioner Charles Olfers, Precinct 2 County Commissioner Keith Kramer, Precinct 3 County Commissioner Charles "Chuck" Jenschke, or Precinct 4 County Commissioner Don Weinheimer.