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 (18)(Public Safety)
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.
Emergency Management Leadership
The proclamation itself has no direct financial cost, but staffing shortages may impact future budget allocations.
Election Security
Potential transition costs if voting methods were altered.
Sheriff's Office Radio and Equipment Upgrades
$187,000 for the first year, with future annual commitments.
County Employee Health and Wellness Promotion
None specified in resolution.
State Law Enforcement Grants
Provides up to $350,000 for the Sheriff, $175,000 for the County Attorney, and $275,000 for the District Attorney at no cost to the county.
New EMS Provider Authorization
None to county operating budget.
Rural Ambulance Grant Procurement
$349,775 covered entirely by state grant funds with no local match.
Sheriff's Office Technology and Cloud Storage Migration
Costs range from approximately $62,158 to $65,000 depending on the platform selected.
police chief appointment
This shouldn't cost taxpayers extra since the police chief position is already baked into the city's regular operational budget.
Creation of Chapter 54 Magistrate Board
Will impact judicial compensation figures in the upcoming county budget.
police chief search
Standard executive recruitment costs apply, but filling the permanent role brings stability to the city's public safety budget.
wildfire response
Property damage was relatively minor with just one barn lost, but it's a stark reminder of how fast a major fire could drain local emergency funds.
Jail Fire Panel Upgrade Re-bidding
Project rebidding may incur minor administrative delay costs.
Emergency Communications Staffing and Recognition
None directly tied to the proclamation.
FY27 Indigent Defense Grants and Regional Contracts
Acceptance of the TIDC grants involves county matching funds totaling over $645,000 across multiple grant categories.
Grant Funding for District Attorney and Auto Theft Task Force
Brings in over $1.3 million in grant funds with required local matches totaling over $217,000 for FY27.
emergency mutual aid
While deploying crews costs money upfront, these mutual aid agreements usually balance out so taxpayers aren't footing the bill alone when we need outside help ourselves.
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 (1)
Recorded while Dockery was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.