34 • GeneralBurnet County (Burnet County)

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), including: (a) Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents for the Sheriff's Office to enter into a 30-Day Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) pilot program with Vested Networks; (b) Approval of a competitive bid or proposal procedure initiated by the County Purchaser for Voice over Internet Protoc

Presented in: Burnet County Commissioners Court - July 28, 2026 on 2026-07-28

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 4.8/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), including: (a) Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents for the Sheriff's Office to enter into a 30-Day Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) pilot program with Vested Networks; (b) Approval of a competitive bid or proposal procedure initiated by the County Purchaser for Voice over Internet Protoc”

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 regarding Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), including: (a) Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents for the Sheriff's Office to enter into a 30-Day Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) pilot program with Vested Networks; (b) Approval of a competitive bid or proposal procedure initiated by the County Purchaser for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services for Burnet County, pursuant to Chapter 262 of the Texas Local Government Code and other authority. (Wilson)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.8/10). 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).