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County Judge· 2025-2027

Bryan Wilson

Burnet County

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
10
Total speaking time
4:04
Avg per meeting
0:24
Segments
88

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Jun 2026[63]

IT Procurement and Cybersecurity Standards

Options ranged from $127,425.15 upfront to $136,180.20 financed over three years, against roughly $41,942 budgeted.

critical↓Aug 2026[59]

FY27 Property Tax Rate Adoption

Median homestead property taxes will increase from $1,297.80 to $1,360.60 annually.

high↑Sep 2026[46]

CAMPO Regional Transportation Plan & Committee Appointments

Long-range capital improvement costs for future transportation projects across the county.

critical→Jul 2026[43]

Reinstatement of County Burn Ban

None directly, but prevents costly emergency firefighting responses.

critical→Jul 2026[41]

FY27 County Budget and Departmental Appropriations

Impacts all county taxpayers and department funding levels for the upcoming fiscal year.

critical↓May 2026[40]

Emergency Management Leadership

The proclamation itself has no direct financial cost, but staffing shortages may impact future budget allocations.

high→Jun 2025[39]

infrastructure development

Property owners will see an extra $100 added to their annual tax bills to pay off the bond.

critical↓Apr 2026[37]

Justice of the Peace Clerk Reclassification

Would increase personnel expenditures if reclassifications and salary adjustments are ultimately approved.

high→Mar 2026[35]

Subdivision and Replat Requests

Assumes future ongoing county road maintenance obligations.

critical→Jul 2026[31]

Election Security

Potential transition costs if voting methods were altered.

high↑Apr 2026[21]

Wirtz Dam Bridge PEC Utility Re-Engineering

Saves the county the cost of contracting utility relocation work; $10 million in federal funds involved.

medium→Aug 2026[19]

Interlocal Agreements and Road Improvements

No immediate cost since the road already meets chip-seal specs, but hot mix paving is planned later.

critical↓Jan 2026[17]

Oncor Transmission Line Project (PUC Docket 59475)

The project could impact property values and potentially increase fire-related insurance or mitigation costs for landowners.

high↓Feb 2026[17]

infrastructure opposition

Fighting this in court or through state agencies could end up costing taxpayers a significant amount in legal fees.

medium→Sep 2026[16]

Tourism Promotion and Holiday Lighting Contracts

Expended entirely from dedicated Hotel/Motel Tax funds rather than property tax revenues.

high↑Oct 2026[15]

New county office building at 110 CR 250

Unknown until bids; a roughly 60-by-220-foot building was discussed.

critical↓Jun 2026[14]

Sheriff's Office Radio and Equipment Upgrades

$187,000 for the first year, with future annual commitments.

high↑Apr 2026[12]

disaster recovery funding

This $4.4 million injection provides a direct financial lifeline to homeowners who have been stuck with damaged, unlivable properties.

high→Dec 2025[11]

council vacancy and special election

Local taxpayers will foot the bill for the special election, pulling funds away from other city services.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

New EMS Provider Authorization

None to county operating budget.

Decisions during term (1052)

Recorded while Wilson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (196)

159 yes31 no6 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Enact Burn Ban

Voted noOct 13, 2026

approve a-b

Voted noOct 13, 2026

approve a-b

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Recognize Intermediate Sanctions Facility Contributors

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

TEEA Week Proclamation

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Twin Isles Subdivision Replat

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Moonlight Bend Subdivision Replat

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Adopt Burnet County 2026 Transportation Plan

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Adopt FY27 Burnet County Budget Policy

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Accept FY26 Fourth Quarter Cash Fund Audit

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Approve Mobile Mammography Unit Site Agreement

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Approve Work Order No. 25-316 for CR 403 Low-Water Crossing

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Approve Purchase of Rural Ambulance

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Approve Auditor-Approved Expense Reports

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Approve County Contracts and Agreements

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Approve Sheriff's Office and Jail Contracts

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Approve Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Sponsorships

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Authorize Bids for Courtroom AV Equipment

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Approve Grant Applications and Acceptances

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Approve IT Invoices and Fiber Installation Cost Increase

Nay

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

adopt the 2026 General Ad Valorem Tax Rate of .2556, the Special Road and Bridge Tax Rate of .0532, and the Debt Tax Rate of .0453, which will increase the Tax rate by 8.07.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Adopt 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rates to Fund FY27 Budget

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Select Vendor for Sheriff's Office Cable Management Project

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

adopt the 2026 General Ad Valorem Tax Rate of .2556, the Special Road and Bridge Tax Rate of .0532, and the Debt Tax Rate of .0453, which will increase the Tax rate by 8.07.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Adoption of FY27 Tax Rate

Voted noSep 8, 2026

plug in $150,000 to 100-5040-4057

Voted noSep 8, 2026

move the 100-5040-4010 from $130,000 to $210,000.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

adopt the FY27 adopted budget, with the amendments

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Ratification of FY27 Budget Adoption

Voted noSep 8, 2026

plug in $150,000 to 100-5040-4057

Voted noSep 8, 2026

move the 100-5040-4010 from $130,000 to $210,000.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

adopt the FY27 adopted budget, with the amendments

Voted noSep 8, 2026

move the 100-5040-4010 from $130,000 to $210,000.

Voted noSep 8, 2026

plug in $150,000 to 100-5040-4057

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

adopt the FY27 adopted budget, with the amendments

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Adopt FY27 Budget Adjustments and Final Budget

Voted noAug 31, 2026

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, to approve CommServPros, LLC in the amount of $19,972.90,

Voted noAug 31, 2026

Sheriff's Office Fiber Upgrade Vendor Selection

Voted noAug 25, 2026

approve CommServPros, LLC in the amount of $19,972.90,

Voted noAug 25, 2026

approve CommServPros, LLC in the amount of $19,972.90,

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Select Vendor for Sheriff's Office Cable Management Project

Expressed concerns about the posting and vendor pricing relative to other quotes.

Voted noAug 25, 2026

approve CommServPros, LLC in the amount of $19,972.90,

Voted noAug 25, 2026

Sheriff's Office Cable Management Project Vendor Selection

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Order of Election for November General Election

Voted noAug 13, 2026

add a 4% COLA for Elected officials

Voted noAug 13, 2026

Propose FY27 Tax Rate

Voted noAug 13, 2026

Approve 4% COLA for Elected Officials

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Reinstatement of County Burn Ban

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Title VI Compliance Documents Approval