Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on selecting a method of ongoing legal representation to include: (a) hiring a part-time general counsel; (b) entering into engagement with Burnet County Attorney effective April 6, 2026; (c) hiring a full-time general counsel and setting a new salary level; (d) continue with current contract law firm; or (e) combinations of the above items. (Wilson)

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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on selecting a method of ongoing legal representation to include: (a) hiring a part-time general counsel; (b) entering into engagement with Burnet County Attorney effective April 6, 2026; (c) hiring a full-time general counsel and setting a new salary level; (d) continue with current contract law firm; or (e) combinations of the above items. (Wilson)

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.