Commissioner Precinct 4· 2023-2027
Joe Don Dockery
Burnet County
About
Joe Don Dockery's platform focuses on regional infrastructure development and transportation planning, evidenced by his active leadership on the Wirtz Dam Bridge project and his appointment as a representative to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO). His priorities center on managing county growth and improving connectivity within Burnet County.
Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureJoe Don Dockery has taken a leadership role in advancing the Wirtz Dam Bridge project to address regional transportation needs.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 1:16:20
- Avg per meeting
- 3:11
- Segments
- 1755
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Reinstatement of County Burn Ban
None directly, but prevents costly emergency firefighting responses.
infrastructure opposition
Fighting this in court or through state agencies could end up costing taxpayers a significant amount in legal fees.
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.
Flood Recovery and Recognition
No direct financial impact, but acknowledges significant community impact and recovery efforts.
comprehensive plan update
Your property taxes and local public spending will directly fund the priorities chosen in this new growth plan.
infrastructure damage
Expect a heavy hit to the city budget and potential tax implications as repair costs pile up.
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.
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.
comprehensive planning
Getting involved now helps ensure tax dollars are spent on the infrastructure and improvements you actually want to see in your neighborhood.
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.
public notice
Staying informed helps you avoid unexpected costs or property value shifts that can come with sudden zoning or development changes.
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.
event cancellation
Ticket holders are out of luck for the rest of the weekend, and local businesses expecting a massive tourism boost are taking a major hit.
law enforcement operations
City resources are being drained by the need for extra public relations and crisis management to fix the confusion.
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.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Dockery personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-28
to approve a-b with the clarification of b is for the entire county.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-28
Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health Grant
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-28
to approve a-b
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-28
to approve a-c
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-27
Appointment of Election Judges
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-20
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adjourn at 3:50 p.m.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-14
approve a-b
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-14
Windermere Oaks Replat
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-14
Modification of Commissioners Court Meetings
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-14
adjourn at 10:55 a.m.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-14
Solomon Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-14
FY26 Third Quarter Cash Fund Audit
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-14
Budget Workshop Dates
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Adopt Courthouse Preservation Resolution
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Approve May 2026 Treasurer's Monthly Report
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-09
accept the Kosar-Contracts LLC Bid in the amount of $325,000.00
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-09
Release of Maintenance Bond for Big Creek Ranch
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-09
approve ARTS Encounter at Museo Benini in an amount not to exceed $3,500.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-09
Authorization of Payment of Claims
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-09
Appraisal of Real Property
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Dockery was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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
Voting record (6)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.