Commissioners Court April 28 2026

The Burnet County Commissioners Court held a meeting on April 28, 2026, at the historic courthouse in Burnet, Texas. Key procurement-related actions included approval to begin an after-action review for the July 5th, 2026 flood with a contract not to exceed $25,000, and awarding a contract for boat dock installation at Lake Buchanan to Dependable Docks for $150,057.05. The court also approved going out to bid for a Boomax mower for Road and Bridge and initiated a competitive bid process for leasing or purchasing new copy machines for county use. Additionally, the court approved various budget transfers and supplemental pay adjustments for district attorney and public defender employees, with some funding supported by state grants. The meeting included approval of bonds for county officials, acceptance of a tobacco settlement distribution of $70,308.46, and authorization for the county judge to request unclaimed property tax capital credits. The court also authorized a memorandum of understanding with the Bertram Chamber of Commerce for installation and maintenance of a marquee sign. Several grant applications were approved, including a $280,500 mental health court liaison grant, a $188,137.79 indigent defense grant, and a $160,440.20 catalytic converter theft prevention grant. The meeting concluded with executive sessions on legal matters and adjournment.