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 (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 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 (1)
Recorded while Dockery was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.