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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning requests to replace bond number SUR2005273 in the amount of $4,704,964 with a new bond in the amount of $800,000 and bond number SUR20055274 in the amount of $9,352,678.50 with a new bond in the amount of $800,000.  Said bonds pertain to Thomas Ranch Subdivision, Phase 1.  Request in reduced bond amounts is due to completion of project.  (Do

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

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 8.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning requests to replace bond number SUR2005273 in the amount of $4,704,964 with a new bond in the amount of $800,000 and bond number SUR20055274 in the amount of $9,352,678.50 with a new bond in the amount of $800,000.  Said bonds pertain to Thomas Ranch Subdivision, Phase 1.  Request in reduced bond amounts is due to completion of project.  (Do”
BW
Bryan Wilson
County Judge
YES
DB
Damon Beierle
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
YES
JD
Joe Don Dockery
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
YES
JL
Jim Luther, Jr.
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
YES
CC
Chad Collier
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning requests to replace bond number SUR2005273 in the amount of $4,704,964 with a new bond in the amount of $800,000 and bond number SUR20055274 in the amount of $9,352,678.50 with a new bond in the amount of $800,000.  Said bonds pertain to Thomas Ranch Subdivision, Phase 1.  Request in reduced bond amounts is due to completion of project.  (Dockery)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.6/10). 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).