Joe Don Dockery
About
Joe Don Dockery's platform focuses on regional infrastructure development and transportation planning, evidenced by his active leadership on the Wirtz Dam Bridge project and his appointment as a representative to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO). His priorities center on managing county growth and improving connectivity within Burnet County.
Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureJoe Don Dockery has taken a leadership role in advancing the Wirtz Dam Bridge project to address regional transportation needs.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 52:29
- Avg per meeting
- 2:55
- Segments
- 987
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Top issues during term (20)
Emergency Management Leadership
The proclamation itself has no direct financial cost, but staffing shortages may impact future budget allocations.
Justice of the Peace Clerk Reclassification
Reclassifying these positions would increase the county's annual payroll expenses.
FY27 Property Tax Rate Adoption
Affects all Burnet County property taxpayers based on the proposed 0.3541 tax rate.
IT Procurement and Cybersecurity Standards
Affects current FY26 computer purchases and future departmental budget requests.
Courthouse Renovation
Involves capital improvement planning and ongoing facility maintenance expenses.
Election Security
None directly stemming from this discussion item.
CAMPO Regional Transportation Plan & Committee Appointments
Guides future capital improvement project expenditures across county road and bridge funds.
Oncor Transmission Line Project (PUC Docket 59475)
The project could impact property values and potentially increase fire-related insurance or mitigation costs for landowners.
infrastructure opposition
Fighting this in court or through state agencies could end up costing taxpayers a significant amount in legal fees.
Subdivision and Replat Requests
Expenditure of up to $303,183.55 for a new road distributor truck from general road equipment funds.
Flood Recovery and Recognition
No direct financial impact, but acknowledges significant community impact and recovery efforts.
County Fleet Policy
Impacts vehicle maintenance, fuel costs, and liability exposure.
Elected Officials Cost of Living Adjustment
Determines compensation levels for key county appointed leadership positions.
FY27 County Budget and Departmental Appropriations
Reallocates $712,300.32 from existing personnel savings to capital equipment.
Low-Water Crossing Engineering Work Order on CR 403
Not to exceed $92,750 allocated from fund 340-6140-4010.
Rural Ambulance Grant Procurement
Involves an expenditure up to $393,950 fully covered by state grant funds with zero local match required.
Interlocal Agreements and Road Improvements
Permit application execution costs associated with the road project.
golf course fee increases
You'll pay an extra $1 to $2 per visit for twilight rates and private cart usage if you play at Delaware Springs.
County Road Pavement Condition Assessment
Cost of $34,601 funded from road and bridge general equipment line items.
Creation of Chapter 54 Magistrate Board
Will impact judicial compensation figures in the upcoming county budget.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Dockery 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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-28
to approve a-b with the clarification of b is for the entire county.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-28
Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health Grant
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-28
to approve a-b
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-28
to approve a-c
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-27
Appointment of Election Judges
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-20
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adjourn at 3:50 p.m.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-14
approve a-b
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-14
Windermere Oaks Replat
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-14
Modification of Commissioners Court Meetings
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-14
adjourn at 10:55 a.m.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-14
Solomon Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-14
FY26 Third Quarter Cash Fund Audit
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-14
Budget Workshop Dates
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Replat of Lots 25 and 26, Log Country Cove Unit One
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Resolution for Burnet County Courthouse Preservation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Burnet County Treasurer's Monthly Report - May 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-23
approve the bid from Patillo, Brown & Hill in the amount of $155,150.00
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-23
accept the Bid with CTWP
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
approve Qualifications (RFQ) 26-4090-04 vendor selected on May 12, 2026: (a) Enter into a contract with Stantec Engineering for the Historic Properties Inventory, Assessment, and L…
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Purchase of Printer/Scanner for South Annex Courtroom
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (949)
Recorded while Dockery was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Accept Donation for Sarah's House
Approve Replat of Grandview Beach Estates
Approve Final Plat for Mint Creek Subdivision
Approve Treasurer's Monthly Report
Approve CAMPO TAC Appointments
Accept TIDC Improvement Grants
Approve FY27 Meeting Schedule
Set Sheriff and Constable Fees for 2027
Scrap Out-of-Service A/C Units
Adopt 2026 Tax Rates and FY27 Budget
Approve Budget Line-Item Transfers
Approve Expense Claims
Approve Contracts and Agreements
Historic Courthouse Grant and Architectural Services
Purchase Road & Bridge Distributor Truck
Select Vendor for Sheriff's Office Cable Management Project
Adjournment
Adoption of National 4-H Week Proclamation
Adoption of Constitution Week Resolution
Preliminary Plat Approval for Enclave Oaks
Voting record (176)
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