Jim Luther, Jr.
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 0:29
- Avg per meeting
- 0:15
- Segments
- 7
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Top issues during term (10)(Public Safety)
Emergency Management Leadership
The proclamation itself has no direct financial cost, but staffing shortages may impact future budget allocations.
IT Procurement and Cybersecurity Standards
Affects current FY26 computer purchases and future departmental budget requests.
Election Security
None directly stemming from this discussion item.
Rural Ambulance Grant Procurement
Involves an expenditure up to $393,950 fully covered by state grant funds with zero local match required.
New EMS Provider Authorization
No direct county funding impact, as the provider operates independently under state licensing.
County Employee Health and Wellness Promotion
Minimal administrative and programmatic impact aligned with Texas Association of Counties wellness initiatives.
Creation of Chapter 54 Magistrate Board
Will impact judicial compensation figures in the upcoming county budget.
State Law Enforcement Grants
Provides up to $350,000 for the Sheriff, $175,000 for the County Attorney, and $275,000 for the District Attorney at no cost to the county.
Grant Funding for District Attorney and Auto Theft Task Force
Brings in over $1.3 million in grant funds with required local matches totaling over $217,000 for FY27.
FY27 Indigent Defense Grants and Regional Contracts
Acceptance of the TIDC grants involves county matching funds totaling over $645,000 across multiple grant categories.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Jr. personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-28
Right-of-Entry Authorization for 308 Buffalo Trail
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-28
to approve a-b
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-28
Hotel/Motel Tax Sponsorship for Hill Country Community Theater
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-07-28
Solomon Subdivision Final Plat
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-27
Out-of-State Travel for Elections Administrator
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-27
Appointment of Election Judges
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-20
Re-appointment of Judge Roxanne Nelson
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-20
Road & Bridge General (300) Budget Approval
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-20
Emergency Management Budget (4060) Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-20
Invoices (2) 6. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor: (a) Expense Reports
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-14
approve a-b
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-14
approve a-m
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-14
Ratification of Invoices without Purchase Orders
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-14
Salary Grievance Committee Appointments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-14
Solomon Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-14
FY26 Burnet County Budget Amendments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-14
Mill Creek Ranch Replat
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-14
FY26 Third Quarter Cash Fund Audit
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
approve quotes for repairs to the Sheriff's Office gym bathroom and shower, in an amount not to exceed $37,369.50, funded from BCSO CHP 59 State Forfeitures, fund 190-5162-3300.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
adjourn at 11:00 a.m.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Jr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.