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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to allow the use of county equipment and labor to assist the Marble Falls Rodeo Association (a non-profit organization, pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and other authorities) regarding arena preparation for its upcoming open rodeo. Such action may be authorized if deemed to serve a recognized public purpose, including econom

Presented in: Burnet County Commissioners Court - March 24, 2026 on 2026-03-24
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.2/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to allow the use of county equipment and labor to assist the Marble Falls Rodeo Association (a non-profit organization, pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and other authorities) regarding arena preparation for its upcoming open rodeo. Such action may be authorized if deemed to serve a recognized public purpose, including econom”
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 to allow the use of county equipment and labor to assist the Marble Falls Rodeo Association (a non-profit organization, pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and other authorities) regarding arena preparation for its upcoming open rodeo. Such action may be authorized if deemed to serve a recognized public purpose, including economic development pursuant to chapter 381 of the Texas Local Government Code and other authorities. (Dockery)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.2/10). 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.