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CITY • Burnet County, TX
City of Burnet
Population / Scale
6,869
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.5991
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$17.5M
+3.1% YoY • +21.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$28.46M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.7 pts
1Y: -0.5 pts • 10Y: -3.4 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -9.5 pts
61.7 (C) → 52.2 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+21.6% (5Y)
10Y: +54.9% • Since '00: +239.8%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0140
FY 22: $0.6131 → FY 27: $0.5991
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 61.7 (C)'10: 58.3 (D)'17: 55.6 (D)'22: 53.9 (D)'27: 52.2 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $5.1M'10: $8.0M'17: $11.3M'22: $14.4M'27: $17.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Burnet Home Rule Charter (City of BURNET Home Rule Charter)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Burnet Home Rule Charter (City of BURNET Home Rule Charter) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Burnet Home Rule Charter (City of BURNET Home Rule Charter) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/burnet/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CIBUHORUCH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-09-25
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 52.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 1, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Burnet
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($17,470,177) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.599100 per $100 valuation: $0.442000 M&O + $0.157100 I&S) for City of Burnet. Source: Burnet Central Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$17.5M
General Fund
$10.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.0M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$2,543
Public Safety: $5.3M (31%)
0Public Works: $4.7M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5991 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 52.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Burnet
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($16,953,107) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.613100 per $100 valuation) for City of Burnet.
Total Appropriation
$17.0M
General Fund
$10.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.9M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$2,468
Public Safety: $5.2M (30%)
0Public Works: $4.5M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6131 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 52.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Burnet
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($16,347,538) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.613100 per $100 valuation) for City of Burnet.
Total Appropriation
$16.3M
General Fund
$9.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.9M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$2,380
Public Safety: $4.9M (30%)
0Public Works: $4.3M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6131 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 53.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Burnet
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Burnet (Burnet County) totaling $15,744,522. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6131 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$15.7M
General Fund
$9.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.9M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$2,292
Public Safety: $4.8M (30%)
0Public Works: $4.2M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6131 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 53.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Burnet
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Burnet (Burnet County) totaling $15,185,689. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6131 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$15.2M
General Fund
$9.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.8M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$2,211
Public Safety: $4.6M (30%)
0Public Works: $4.0M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6131 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$17.47M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.4MPer Capita: $2,543Tax Rate: $0.5991Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$16.95M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.1MPer Capita: $2,468Tax Rate: $0.6131Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$16.35M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.7MPer Capita: $2,380Tax Rate: $0.6131Freedom: 52.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$15.74M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $2,292Tax Rate: $0.6131Freedom: 53.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$15.19M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $2,211Tax Rate: $0.6131Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$14.37M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $2,092Tax Rate: $0.6131Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$13.62M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $1,982Tax Rate: $0.623523Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$12.90M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $1,878Tax Rate: $0.634746Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$12.40M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $1,805Tax Rate: $0.638554Freedom: 54.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$11.92M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $1,735Tax Rate: $0.641747Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$11.28M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $1,642Tax Rate: $0.646239Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$10.73M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $1,562Tax Rate: $0.647531Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$10.15M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $1,478Tax Rate: $0.643646Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$9.66M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $1,406Tax Rate: $0.648152Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$9.15M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $1,333Tax Rate: $0.651393Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$8.71M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $1,269Tax Rate: $0.653999Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$8.35M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $1,215Tax Rate: $0.659231Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$8.00M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $1,164Tax Rate: $0.658572Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$7.58M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $1,103Tax Rate: $0.654621Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$7.18M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $1,045Tax Rate: $0.658549Freedom: 59.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$6.90M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $1,005Tax Rate: $0.6625Freedom: 59.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$6.61M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $962Tax Rate: $0.664488Freedom: 59.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$6.36M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $926Tax Rate: $0.665817Freedom: 60.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$6.06M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $882Tax Rate: $0.663154Freedom: 60.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$5.82M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $847Tax Rate: $0.667133Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$5.57M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $811Tax Rate: $0.663797Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$5.35M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $778Tax Rate: $0.663133Freedom: 61.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$5.14M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $749Tax Rate: $0.664459Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Chapter 82 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 82 - PERSONNEL (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 82 - PERSONNEL....
Ord. 2011-15 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2011-15 (Omit — Supplement 31, City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2011-15 adopted on 11-22-[11] (Omit, Supplement 31) in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 62 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 62 - MANUFACTURED HOMES AND TRAILERS (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 62 - MANUFACTURED HOMES AND TRAILERS....
Chapter 74 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 74 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 74 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 86 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 86 - SECONDHAND GOODS (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 86 - SECONDHAND GOODS....
APPENDIX A • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
APPENDIX A - TABLE OF ORDINANCES NOT CODIFIED (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: APPENDIX A - TABLE OF ORDINANCES NOT CODIFIED....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 58 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 58 - HUMAN RELATIONS (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 58 - HUMAN RELATIONS....
Chapter 10 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 10 - AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS....
Chapter 66 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 66 - NATURAL RESOURCES (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 66 - NATURAL RESOURCES....
Chapter 78 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 78 - PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 78 - PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS....
Chapter 34 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 34 - CEMETERIES (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 34 - CEMETERIES....
Chapter 21 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 21 - SIGN REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 21 - SIGN REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS....
Chapter 23 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 23 - ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 23 - ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES....
Chapter 6 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 6 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES....
Chapter 18 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 18 - AVIATION (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - AVIATION....
Chapter 26 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 26 - BUSINESSES (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 26 - BUSINESSES....
Chapter 22 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 22 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 46 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 46 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 46 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 30 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 30 - CABLE COMMUNICATIONS (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 30 - CABLE COMMUNICATIONS....
Chapter 42 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 42 - COURTS (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 42 - COURTS....
Chapter 38 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 38 - CIVIL EMERGENCIES (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 38 - CIVIL EMERGENCIES....
Chapter 50 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 50 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 50 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 14 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 14 - ANIMALS (City of Burnet Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Burnet Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - ANIMALS....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Burnet Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 887 (19.0% of 4,670 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 2
Lee Carney WINNER
100.0% (780 votes)Mayor
Gary Wideman WINNER
100.0% (780 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Thomas “Sky” Hullum WINNER
100.0% (780 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Joyce Laudenschlager WINNER
100.0% (780 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Crista Goble Bromley WINNER
100.0% (780 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Anthony Francisco WINNER
100.0% (780 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,121 (24.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
55.0% (617 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (504 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,168 (25.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
64.0% (748 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (420 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 981 (21.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
67.0% (657 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (324 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 701 (15.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
63.0% (442 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (259 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 981 (21.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
58.0% (569 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (412 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 654 (14.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
72.0% (471 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (183 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,308 (28.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
62.0% (811 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (497 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,355 (29.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
55.0% (745 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (610 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 981 (21.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
71.0% (697 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (284 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,028 (22.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
72.0% (740 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (288 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,355 (29.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
61.0% (827 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (528 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,168 (25.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
57.0% (666 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (502 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 934 (20.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
67.0% (626 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (308 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 887 (19.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
70.0% (621 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (266 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,261 (27.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
62.0% (782 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (479 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,028 (22.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
56.0% (576 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (452 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,308 (28.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
68.0% (889 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (419 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 747 (16.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
72.0% (538 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (209 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,074 (23.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
56.0% (601 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (473 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 887 (19.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
57.0% (506 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (381 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,028 (22.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
64.0% (658 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (370 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,355 (29.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
58.0% (786 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (569 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 981 (21.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
68.0% (667 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (314 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Burnet Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,168 (25.0% of 4,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Wideman WINNER
68.0% (794 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (374 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet Council - August 25, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to Order:Item-2: Roll Call:Item-3: Invocation:Item-4: Pledges (Us & Texas):Item-5: Special Reports/Recognition:Item-6: Consent Agenda Items:Item-7: Public Hearings/Action:Item-8: Action Items:2026-64: Resolution to Approve Bring Your Dog to Work Day FridaysItem-10: Executive Session:Item-11: Requests From Council for Future Reports:Item-12: Reconvene to Regular Session for Possible Action:Item-13: Adjourn:2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition