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Burnet County
The county is starting to map out its budget for next year. This will determine how much money goes toward fixing our roads and running county offices.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 4 mentions in the last 30 days, 12 the 60 before, 4 the 90 before that.
Reclassifying these positions would increase the county's annual payroll expenses.
JP clerks, who would receive higher compensation for their work.
Other county departments may face budget constraints if significant funds are diverted to trial costs.
The Highland Lakes Squadron - Commemorative Air Force will call Burnet home for another year with the help of city funding and a discounted lease approved during a Tuesday, Sept. 8, Burnet City Council meeting.
Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 11, which serves a portion of western Burnet County, will soon vote to approve its very first tax rate and budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The district is holdi...
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District (CTGCD) is preparing to approve its 2026-27 fiscal year budget next month, with a slight increase to the tax rate to fund a reduced budget.
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the time this story is published. Check the links for more information. Monday, August 24 KMUD Board of Dir...
The county is working to finalize a budget that balances rising costs like insurance and cost-of-living adjustments with available tax revenue. Residents should be aware that a tax rate proposal has been set, which will lead to a public hearing in September.
The city of Burnet is preparing to approve its budget and tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year, marking an increase to overall funding that will help kickstart several larger upcoming projects.
The Delaware Springs Golf Course in Burnet recently increased its standard green fees and cart fees to reflect growing demand, and established a new “replay rate” for visitors looking to get in another swing.
The county is applying for state grants to support the Sheriff's Office and legal departments. This funding helps cover operational costs without requiring local tax dollars.
JP clerks are asking for higher pay grades to match their heavy workload and complex responsibilities.
The court is looking at staffing changes in the Treasurer's and IT departments, as well as creating a new Magistrate Board. These changes affect how the county government operates and how taxpayer money is allocated for staff.
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District will hold a public hearing on its tax rate for the 2026-27 school year at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, to help fund its recently-passed $58.5 million budget.
The county is reviewing the proposed budget for many departments, which will determine how your tax dollars are spent on services like the Sheriff's office, jail, and fire departments.
The County is currently setting its budget for the next fiscal year. These early votes help the Auditor organize the numbers, but final decisions on taxes and spending will happen in August.
The court adjusted the schedule for upcoming budget workshops, moving one and adding new dates to facilitate the budget process.
The library system is updating its policies to better manage conference room usage and consolidating staff roles to improve genealogy services.
The District Attorney's office received approval for new laptops to help prosecute sensitive child abuse cases.
The JP Precinct 1 office is seeing a surge in civil cases, leading to a request for a second full-time clerk to keep up with the workload. The court approved this to ensure the office can continue to function effectively.
The county is seeking state grants to improve mental health coordination and indigent defense services, which could reduce jail stays and improve system efficiency.
The county's annual audit was presented, showing a clean bill of health for the county's finances.
This adds two new residential lots to the county's tax base.
This adds 119 residential lots to the county.
This adds three new residential lots to the county's tax base.
The replat allows the property owners to clear title issues resulting from separate loans on a single tract.
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