Hays County Commissioners Court on May 13 approved an economic development incentive agreement with Delta Mill Works (doing business in the record as Delta Mill Works Holding LLC) to support a planned manufacturing and office facility in the Wimberley area.

Commissioner Ronda Hammer moved to authorize the county judge to execute the Chapter 381 economic development agreement; the motion passed on a roll-call vote with all commissioners and the judge voting yes. The company says it will invest in a roughly 65,000-square-foot facility and create full‑time jobs in Wimberley.

Why it matters: Commissioners framed the decision as balancing local economic development with environmental sensitivity in a water‑constrained area. The company representatives described specific sustainability measures they will use to reduce groundwater reliance and limit runoff.

Key facts and commitments
- Company commitment described during the meeting: an estimated $34 million in capital investment, a minimum of 72 new full‑time equivalent positions, and a facility of about 65,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space. (Exact contract terms are in the executed agreement.)
- Environmental features discussed: on‑site rainwater collection capacity (company representatives described a system planned to hold tens of thousands of gallons), a design with under 20% impervious cover, habitat restoration elements, low‑impact stormwater design, dark‑sky compliant lighting and future-ready solar array capacity.

Comments from officials and company representatives
Commissioner Hammer, explaining her motion, said she had examined the company’s plans and “they demonstrate a dedication of supporting the Wimberley community in prioritizing environmental responsibility.”
Price Taylor, co‑owner and chief operations officer for the company, told the court his family is moving to the Wimberley area and that the firm intends to be “an employer where people want to work in the Wimberley area.”

What the court voted on
The court voted to authorize the execution of the Chapter 381 incentive agreement; roll-call votes recorded Commissioner Smith: Yes; Commissioner Hammer: Yes; Commissioner Inglesby: Yes; Commissioner Cohen: Yes; Judge Becerra: Yes. (Recorded motion text: “authorize the execution of a chapters 381 economic development incentive agreement between Hays County and delta mill works holding LLC and delta hays holding LLC.”)

What comes next
County staff will proceed with the formal execution of the incentive agreement and the company will move forward with required site design and permitting. Commissioners emphasized continued oversight of environmental safeguards and encouraged company coordination with local water‑conservation experts.

Ending
Court members said they will monitor the project as it moves through permitting and encouraged the company and county staff to continue engagement with Wimberley‑area stakeholders.