Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Burnet County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues with critical priority
Rural Ambulance Grant Procurement
The county will consider purchasing a new rural ambulance using state grant funds without needing a local financial match. The vehicle will be operated and maintained by the City of Burnet.
Courthouse Renovation
The court reviewed long-term building use, potential land acquisitions, and maintenance for parks and historical sites.
FY27 Property Tax Rate Adoption
The county is moving ahead with its budget planning for the upcoming fiscal year by proposing a tax rate of 0.3541. Commissioners also discussed departmental requests, fund balances, and salaries.
FY27 Indigent Defense Grants and Regional Contracts
The county is considering accepting over $1.7 million in state grants for the regional public defender's office and renewing various jail housing and task force agreements.
Election Security
Residents and the Elections Administrator discussed operations and concerns regarding the March 2026 Primary Election during a review item.
IT Procurement and Cybersecurity Standards
The court debated setting strict minimum hardware specifications for county computers to improve cybersecurity and purchasing consistency across departments.
Justice of the Peace Clerk Reclassification
The county is starting to map out its budget for next year. This will determine how much money goes toward fixing our roads and running county offices.
FY27 County Budget and Departmental Appropriations
The county approved reallocating over $712,000 from lapsed salaries and group insurance to buy 58 advanced Motorola radios for the Sheriff's Office. This ensures deputies have modern communication tools funded internally without raising new tax revenue.
FY27 Budget and Public Hearing
The county is moving forward with the budget process for the next fiscal year, setting a public hearing for September 8 to discuss tax rates, salaries, and departmental spending.
Reinstatement of County Burn Ban
Due to dry grass conditions and a recent spike in grass fires across Burnet County, the commissioners voted to put a burn ban back in place at noon today.