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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the release of subdivision completion bonds SUR2005273 ($9,352,678.50) and SUR2005274 ($4,704,964) and acceptance of a subdivision completion bond to replace the above bonds in the amount of $324,851.35, bond number FIC0003497, based on the engineer's opinion of probable costs remaining for Thomas Ranch, Phase 1. (Dockery)

Presented in: Burnet County Commissioners Court - September 08, 2026 on 2026-09-08
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 8.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the release of subdivision completion bonds SUR2005273 ($9,352,678.50) and SUR2005274 ($4,704,964) and acceptance of a subdivision completion bond to replace the above bonds in the amount of $324,851.35, bond number FIC0003497, based on the engineer's opinion of probable costs remaining for Thomas Ranch, Phase 1. (Dockery)”
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 the release of subdivision completion bonds SUR2005273 ($9,352,678.50) and SUR2005274 ($4,704,964) and acceptance of a subdivision completion bond to replace the above bonds in the amount of $324,851.35, bond number FIC0003497, based on the engineer's opinion of probable costs remaining for Thomas Ranch, Phase 1. (Dockery)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

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