Regular Session of Commissioners Court July 28 2026

The Burnet County Commissioners Court held a regular session on July 28, 2026, addressing a variety of procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of purchases for desktops, laptops, and docking stations for multiple county offices such as the county clerk, district clerk, and sheriff's office. The court also approved contract labor agreements for street striping projects and selected a vendor for a county road pavement conditions assessment. Budget amendments were passed to allocate funds for sheriff's office commissary expenses and operational supplies. Additionally, the court authorized acceptance of grants, including a rural ambulance service grant up to $350,000 and a Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health grant. Personnel actions included reclassifying an IT software support position to project manager with a budget not to exceed $1,200 for FY26 and approving salary step increases for county staff. The court also approved a 30-day pilot program for voice over internet protocol (VOIP) services for the sheriff's office and authorized a competitive bidding process for county-wide VOIP implementation. Several policy and compliance items were addressed, including Title VI non-discrimination assurances to maintain grant eligibility. The meeting featured discussions on budget requests and adjustments for various county departments in preparation for the FY27 budget. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were unanimously approved by the commissioners.