8 • GeneralBurnet County (Burnet County)

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

Presented in: Burnet County Commissioners Court - March 10, 2026 on 2026-03-10

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to allow the use of county equipment and labor to assist the Burnet County Rodeo Association (a non-profit organization, pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and other authority) regarding arena preparation for its upcoming demolition derby. Such action may be authorized if deemed to serve a recognized public purpose, including e”

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 allow the use of county equipment and labor to assist the Burnet County Rodeo Association (a non-profit organization, pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and other authority) regarding arena preparation for its upcoming demolition derby. 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 authority. (Beierle)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). 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).