County Judge· January 2026 to January 2031
Kristen Hoyt
Comal County
About
Kristen Hoyt's platform centers on fiscal conservatism and administrative reform within Comal County government. Her priorities focus on enhancing operational efficiency and increasing transparency to ensure taxpayer interests are prioritized.
Campaign promises (3)
- transparencyHoyt pledged to improve government efficiency in her role as County Judge.Related votes
- transparencyHoyt campaigned on a commitment to increased transparency in county government operations.Related votes
- taxesHoyt promised to deliver conservative results for the county's taxpayers.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 28
- Total speaking time
- 2:47:17
- Avg per meeting
- 5:58
- Segments
- 2464
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Top issues during term (20)
Grant Applications for Specialty Courts and Juvenile Programs
$231,297.20 in state grant funding awarded.
Johnson Way Road Dedication and Assessment
Developer will fund $175,000 in required road improvements.
Mental Health Facility Construction Acceleration
Cost of $88,040.54 covered entirely by federal ARPA funds.
Mental Health Facility Project Change Order
$52,261.64 funded from American Rescue Plan Act interest-earned funds.
early voting
No direct financial impact on taxpayers is associated with this routine civic process.
Krueger Canyon Road Development Agreement & Safety Improvements
County pays no more than 30% of total construction cost; CEMEX covers the rest plus right-of-way acquisition on the northern segment (a county obligation per the DA's clarification).
water levels and park access
Local businesses that rely on weekend lake visitors might take a hit if parks and boat ramps suddenly shut down.
Domestic violence services in Comal County
Constable Pct. 3 community engagement and breast cancer awareness
IT cloud backup migration
Saves roughly $95,000 by bundling and co-terming contracts.
Engineer-in-Training position for Road Department
Funded from 2026 contingency via a Road Department line-item transfer; 2027 funding planned from contingency.
Septic Permit Fee Waiver Policy
Involved a waiver request of approximately $300 in county permitting fees.
Emergency Alert System Implementation
No immediate cost was reported for joining the platform.
Sheriff's Office Vehicle Fleet Expansion
Funded via asset forfeiture funds and a $206,000 line-item transfer.
Property Exchange for Sattler Road Annex
Facilitates future capital construction for a county annex facility.
election turnout
None expected.
Employee Benefits Renewal
Involves total fixed cost increases of 20% for health coverage and 25% for specific stop-loss rates, managed within budgeted county allocations.
Comal 4 Flood Retarding Structure Rehabilitation
Comal County has budgeted $500,000+ for its local share of the rehabilitation project.
Canyon Lake Watershed and Growth Concerns
Virtual Court Program
The program has saved the county an estimated $167,000 in prisoner transport and housing costs.
Decisions during term (610)
Recorded while Hoyt was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve Claims
Proclamation — Operation Green Light for Veterans
Proclamation — Czech Heritage Month
Accept roads — The Preserve at Elm Creek, Unit 2
Amendment to Plat — Cypress Lake Gardens, Western Skies, Block 104
Amendment to Plat — Mystic Shores, Unit 13
Interlocal Agreement — Flash Flood Warning System with New Braunfels
Development Agreement — CEMEX, Krueger Canyon Road
Pre-Qualification Pool — RFQ 2026-530 Engineering Services
Pre-Qualification Pool — RFQ 2026-540 Architectural Services
Pre-Qualification Pool — RFQ 2026-550 Geotechnical Services
Pre-Qualification Pool — RFQ 2026-560 Surveying Services
Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Audit Report
Dell Apex Backup Subscription Orders and Amendments
Line-item transfer — IT cloud backup
Engineer-in-Training (E5) job description
Line-item transfer — Road Department EIT funding
Approve Claims
Red Ribbon Week Proclamation
Hill Country Night Sky Month Proclamation
Voting record (17)
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