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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Burnet County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
IT Procurement and Cybersecurity Standards
A six-month effort to buy AI-driven network security software stalled over an unfinalized lease agreement, questions about the building-reserve funding source, and complaints that vendor selection wasn't competitive.
Rural Ambulance Grant Procurement
The county approved purchasing a new ambulance entirely funded by state grant money, which will be operated by the City of Burnet.
FY27 Indigent Defense Grants and Regional Contracts
The county is considering accepting over $1.7 million in state grants for the regional public defender's office and renewing various jail housing and task force agreements.
Election Security
A local resident urged the court to abandon electronic voting machines and return to hand-counted paper ballots due to concerns over foreign interference and software vulnerabilities.
Sheriff's Office Radio and Equipment Upgrades
The county approved budget transfers and a 5-year subscription for cloud server storage for body and in-car cameras for the Sheriff's Office.
Emergency Management Leadership
Deadly flash flooding is tearing through Burnet and Travis counties, leaving at least six people dead. Keep a close eye on local alerts and avoid any closed roads while crews handle the emergency.