Damon Beierle

Reinstatement of County Burn Ban

None directly, but prevents costly emergency firefighting responses.

Oncor Transmission Line Project (PUC Docket 59475)

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

New county office building at 110 CR 250

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

infrastructure opposition

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

infrastructure damage

Expect a heavy hit to the city budget and potential tax implications as repair costs pile up.

comprehensive plan update

Your property taxes and local public spending will directly fund the priorities chosen in this new growth plan.

Flood Recovery and Recognition

No direct financial impact, but acknowledges significant community impact and recovery efforts.

law enforcement operations

City resources are being drained by the need for extra public relations and crisis management to fix the confusion.

air quality permit

While local property values could take a hit from dirtier air, the quarry stands to save or make more money by ramping up its operations.

public notice

Staying informed helps you avoid unexpected costs or property value shifts that can come with sudden zoning or development changes.

surveillance cameras

Taxpayers are off the hook for ongoing subscription and maintenance fees tied to these private camera networks.

utility rates

Your monthly utility bills will go up by 3% every year through 2031.

teacher hiring policy

Losing these teachers could force the district to spend more on emergency staffing or leave classrooms empty, straining the local school budget.

deer management program

It's funded locally through the city's wildlife control budget, but at least the resulting venison donation helps offset local food costs.

comprehensive planning

Getting involved now helps ensure tax dollars are spent on the infrastructure and improvements you actually want to see in your neighborhood.

boat launch ordinance

You might end up paying daily fees if your household needs more than two passes or if you try to share permits across multiple cars.

golf course fee increases

You'll pay an extra $1 to $2 per visit for twilight rates and private cart usage if you play at Delaware Springs.

permitting system and fee updates

Building a home and running a short-term rental in Horseshoe Bay will get significantly more expensive due to higher fees and the new square-footage pricing model.

animal control policy

It might cost the city more if they have to overhaul their animal control program or deal with fallout from angry residents.

redistricting

While there's no direct hit to your wallet, having a new rep could change how federal grants and infrastructure funding flow into our area.

Order of Election for November General Election

Road & Bridge - General - 300 Budget Approval

Selection of General Counsel Law Firm Contract

General Budget Reductions of $435,000

Appointment of Judge Bryan Wilson to CAPCOG General Assembly

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.

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.

Order of Election for November General Election

adopt the 2025 General Ad Valorem Tax Rate, the Special Road and Bridge Tax Rate, and the Debt Tax Rate, which will fund the FY26 Budget at 9:00 a.m.

General Budget Reductions of $435,000