16 • AAR_Executive_SummaryBurnet County (Burnet County)

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve out-of-state travel for Howard Stinehour and Elizabeth Edwards to attend the annual Texas Association of Vehicle Theft Investigation (TAVTI) conference in Norman, Oklahoma from September 28 - October 2, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $250 per person, from fund 291-5784-3300, plus travel, lodging, and meals, from fund 291-5784-4250. (Wilso

Presented in: Burnet County Commissioners Court - August 25, 2026 on 2026-08-25

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.8/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve out-of-state travel for Howard Stinehour and Elizabeth Edwards to attend the annual Texas Association of Vehicle Theft Investigation (TAVTI) conference in Norman, Oklahoma from September 28 - October 2, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $250 per person, from fund 291-5784-3300, plus travel, lodging, and meals, from fund 291-5784-4250. (Wilso”

Bryan Wilson

County Judge

YES

Damon Beierle

Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)

YES

Joe Don Dockery

Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)

YES

Jim Luther, Jr.

Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)

YES

Chad Collier

Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve out-of-state travel for Howard Stinehour and Elizabeth Edwards to attend the annual Texas Association of Vehicle Theft Investigation (TAVTI) conference in Norman, Oklahoma from September 28 - October 2, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $250 per person, from fund 291-5784-3300, plus travel, lodging, and meals, from fund 291-5784-4250. (Wilson)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).