A Hays County resident and former school board trustee says she was blocked from the official Facebook page of Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra after posting critical comments about his public remarks involving a San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District land decision. The resident, Meredith Stevenson Keller, believes the action amounted to censorship tied to her criticism of the judge’s handling of the issue. The judge has not publicly confirmed whether any blocking or comment removal occurred.

The controversy stems from public discussion surrounding property located at 501 South LBJ Drive in San Marcos and the decision by the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District not to sell several parcels to the county. That decision followed a series of official letters and public statements addressing land use, municipal fees, and the district’s financial pressures.

School District Letters Outline Financial Strain and End Negotiations

On February 24, 2025, San Marcos CISD sent a formal letter to the mayor and city council of San Marcos requesting assistance with stormwater drainage fees assessed by the city. In that letter, district officials stated they were paying approximately $31,000 per month, or about $372,000 annually, under the city’s drainage fee schedule. The district argued that the cost was significant given an ongoing multi-million-dollar budget deficit.

The district requested that the city consider an exemption or waiver, citing its role as a governmental entity and the public services provided through its campuses. Some of those services included hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics and serving as emergency response and warming centers during Winter Storm Uri; as well as, providing critical assistance to students and families ensuring access to housing, food, mental health services, and other basic needs. District officials stated that redirecting those funds could help preserve staffing levels and student services.

On December 19, 2025, San Marcos CISD sent another letter addressed to the city manager and Judge Becerra notifying them that the district would cease negotiations on the proposed property sale. The letter stated that the district does not authorize further evaluation or testing of the property and that discussions regarding the purchase were concluded.

Judge’s December Facebook Post Draws Criticism

On December 23, 2025, Judge Becerra posted a statement on his official government Facebook page reacting to the school board’s decision. In the post, he wrote that he was “deeply disappointed” the board chose not to work with the city and county to protect property near one of San Marcos’s oldest neighborhoods. He described the land as culturally significant and suggested the decision represented a missed opportunity for collaboration and stewardship.

The post further stated that decisions of that nature could not be undone and expressed hope that school board members understood the long-term impact of their vote. Judge Becerra concluded by emphasizing the importance of careful consideration for neighborhoods, local history, and future partnerships, while noting that opportunities for cooperation remained.

Resident Says Comments Were Removed and Access Blocked

Keller says she commented on the judge’s post to criticize what she viewed as the tone and framing of his remarks. According to Keller, she wrote that the comments were pejorative, gaslighting, and passive-aggressive toward the school district, particularly in light of its documented financial challenges. She also stated that she wrote she was looking forward to the Democratic primary so she could vote for a different candidate.

Keller told The Hawk’s Eye that she was blocked from the page on December 25, 2025, and that her comments were removed. She said she cannot provide verbatim quotes of her comments because she no longer has access to the page. Keller stated that other individuals told her they saw her comments, interacted with them, and later noticed they were no longer visible.

Conflicting Accounts and Continued Access Issues

According to Keller, other Hays County residents tagged Judge Becerra in subsequent comments asking why she had been blocked and requesting that the situation be corrected. She says those comments went unanswered, even though the judge continued posting and interacting on Facebook during that period. Keller also stated that she was sent screenshots showing others could access the page and links that remained unavailable to her.

Political Background and Allegation of Rights Violation

Keller has a history in politics. She served four terms as a trustee for Hays CISD from 2010 through 2022 and currently chairs the Hays County Civil Service Commission. She emphasized that she supports and votes for both Democrats and Republicans and does not consider herself aligned with a single political party. Keller alleges that blocking her from the judge’s official government Facebook page violated her First Amendment rights and that the situation remains unresolved. 

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