A voter-approved tax rate increase for the North Hays County Emergency Services District No. 1—serving the Dripping Springs, Driftwood and Henley areas—was approved by 62.34% of early voters, or 2,741 of the 4,246 who have cast a ballot before Election Day, according to unofficial results.

Results will remain unofficial until canvassed at a later date.

What's happening

The North Hays EMS board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2025-26 tax rate of $0.05 per $100 valuation in August. That rate, a 60.93% hike from the current rate of $0.03107 per $100 valuation, would require voter approval as it would generate more than the state allowed maximum new revenue.

What's next

Community Impact will update this article as more election day vote totals are released. All results are unofficial unti

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