Special Session of Commissioners Court August 13, 2026

The Burnet County Commissioners Court held a special session on August 13, 2026, focusing heavily on budgetary and procurement matters. Key procurement actions included the authorization to purchase a new transport van for the county jail, selecting San Pax Five Star Ford as the vendor with a bid of approximately $70,514. The court also discussed and proposed the FY 2027 tax rate at 0.3541, which represents a tax increase but does not exceed the voter approval rate, thus requiring a public hearing but not an election. The court set public hearings for both the tax rate and the FY 2027 budget for September 8, 2026. Additionally, the court addressed contract matters, approving an amendment to an interlocal agreement with Bexar County for inmate services and authorized submission of a grant application for ammunition funding for the sheriff's office. Discussions also covered personnel policies related to county vehicle use and law enforcement fleet management, including mileage limits and replacement schedules. The meeting included debates on elected officials' salaries and employee cost-of-living adjustments, with motions to provide a 4% COLA for elected officials failing. The court deferred action on a proposed new software support position related to the Tyler Technologies justice management system, agreeing to revisit the issue with proper documentation. Overall, the meeting was marked by detailed budget deliberations, vendor selection for capital outlay, and policy discussions impacting future procurement and county operations.