Rusty Horne
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- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 20:17
- Avg per meeting
- 1:16
- Segments
- 300
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Top issues during term (20)
Data Center Development
Data centers bring significant tax revenue but also place demands on local infrastructure and water resources.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Planning
Sets property tax rates and allocates county spending for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Air Ambulance Service Models
Impacts emergency medical costs and citizen out-of-pocket coverage for air transport.
County Burn Ban Extension
Prevents costly emergency firefighting responses and potential property damage.
County Technology and Fiber Infrastructure Upgrades
Saves approximately $48,000 annually by reducing monthly bills while upgrading bandwidth.
Project Hercules Economic Development Negotiations
Potential future economic investment and job creation in Caldwell County.
Legal Counsel for Commissioners Court
The proposed position could cost up to $250,000 annually.
Prairie Lea Traffic Safety
The resident cited increased vehicle wear and fuel costs for the community.
Road Bond Infrastructure Work Authorizations
Committed funds from existing road bond packages and state agreements.
Polling Place Closures
Minimal, as it avoids potential costs associated with new site setup.
County Official Real Estate Disclosure
No direct financial impact to the county was reported.
Acquisition of Commercial Property at 215 Bufkin Lane
Expenditure of $895,000 from existing county funds without issuing debt.
Subdivision Growth
The developments are private, but the county must ensure infrastructure costs are managed through development agreements.
Justice Center Audiovisual Technology Complaint
Potential future costs if courtroom technology upgrades are deemed necessary.
veterans services grant and resource fair
The county is injecting $100,000 in state grant money straight into local veterans' pockets for everyday bills.
public safety funding
We’re likely looking at a tax hike or a major budget reshuffle to pay for more deputies and keep response times down.
Data Center Tax Abatement
The project represents a $7.3 billion investment that will impact the county tax roll.
Data Center Regulatory Authority
The County uses tax abatements and pilot payments to ensure revenue stability and fund infrastructure improvements.
Operation Lone Star Grant Rejection & Surveillance Policy
Declined $100,000 in state grant funding for law enforcement equipment.
Disaster Recovery Assistance
Up to $550.6 million allocated statewide for recovery programs.
Decisions during term (593)
Recorded while Horne was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Approval of September 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Proclamation for Mediation Month
Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Work Authorization No. 3 for North Hackberry Avenue Project
Work Authorization No. 2 for Bridal Path Project
Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for Bridal Path Intersections
Work Authorization No. 2 for Polonia Road at Plum Creek Bridge
Work Authorization No. 2 for Old Lytton Springs Road at Dry Creek
Resolution 38-2026 for Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program
Resolution 39-2026 for Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Bond Assignment
Reinstatement of Caldwell County Burn Ban
Variance Request for Austin Skyline Subdivision Section Three Replat
Order 13-2026 Permitting Fireworks Sales for Diwali
Wire Transfer for 215 Bufkin Lane Property Purchase
Non-Renewal of Euna (Questica) Budgeting Software Agreement
Amendment to Tyler Technologies Jury Management Agreement
Award of RFB26CCP02B Unit Road Materials, Fuel, Oil, and Lubricants
Table Update on Project Hercules Economic Development
To approve County Invoices and Purchase Orders in the amount of $1,932,179.68.
Voting record (7)
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Air Methods EMS Agreement Approval
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Adoption
Tax Rate Adoption for Tax Year 2026
Maintenance of Existing Property Tax Rate for Tax Year 2026
Ratification of Resolution 28-2026: MVCPA Taskforce Grant
Moved to deny application due to grant structure and match concerns.
Development Agreement for Lockhart Property, LLC
Voted no based on gut feeling and caution regarding the development agreement.
Approval of Tax Abatement Agreement and Reinvestment Zone for EDC Austin, LLC
Voted against the tax abatement due to concerns regarding the limited number of jobs created by the data center facility.