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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Burnet County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Police Chief Appointment
Horseshoe Bay finally has a new top cop after naming Paul Nelson as police chief following a months-long search. City council officially greenlit the appointment, wrapping up the extensive recruitment process.
Police Chief Search
Horseshoe Bay is close to wrapping up its months-long search for a new police chief, having narrowed the field down to five finalists. Assistant Chief Paul Nelson is keeping things running smoothly in the meantime, with a final decision expected by November.
New EMS Provider Authorization
The county approved Lonestar Faith, LLC to operate as a new emergency medical services provider.
Sheriff's Office Technology and Cloud Storage Migration
The Commissioners Court will evaluate whether to continue with Google Workspace or transition all county email and collaboration tools to Microsoft 365, impacting administrative efficiency and county IT costs.
Grant Funding for District Attorney and Auto Theft Task Force
The county accepted significant state grant awards, including up to $400,000 for the District Attorney's capital murder case costs with no local match required, and over $930,000 combined for automotive crime prevention task forces requiring local matching funds.
State Law Enforcement Grants
Burnet County applied for state grants through SB22 to boost funding for the Sheriff's Office, County Attorney, and District Attorney without needing local matching funds.
Creation of Chapter 54 Magistrate Board
The county created a new Magistrate Advisory Board to help set charges, responsibilities, and compensation for magistrates.