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Meet @lane.law — Burnet County Dem precinct chair, rural Texas organizer & SDEC candidate connecting blue dots one county at a time. 🔵 Catch him on Ep. 10! 🎧 Link in bio or twotexasteas.com ☕
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June 3, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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November 21, 2024 at 7:59 PM
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I'm attending Texas Democratic Party's event, “What’s A Precinct Chair?! Information Session” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/burnetcounty...
What’s A Precinct Chair?! Information Session · Burnet County Democratic Party
Join the Texas Democratic Party as we build our year-round organizing machine to take on Donald Trump and Republican extremists in Texas. On the call, we’ll answer the question: What’s a Precinct Ch...
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April 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Burnet County’s proposed property-tax rate would raise the county’s median-homestead example from $1,297.80 to $1,360.60 — about $63.

The $0.3541 rate is NOT final.

Commissioners are scheduled to vote Sept. 22.

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September 13, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Burnet County Commissioners adopted the controversial FY27 budget amid public outcry over tax increases and proposed raises for officials.

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Burnet County adopts FY27 budget after amendments; tax-rate hearing reset
After hours of deliberation and line‑item amendments, Burnet County Commissioners adopted the FY27 budget Sept. 8; the court reset the public hearing on the countytax rate to Sept. 22, 2026. Debate included staffing requests and public calls to exclude commissioners from a proposed COLA.
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September 10, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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Residents of Burnet County are demanding answers about a shocking 537-ballot discrepancy in the March 2026 primary election, raising serious questions about election integrity.

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Residents press Burnet County for March 2026 primary records; chairmanship and canvass cited
Public commenters at the Sept. 8 meeting pressed the court for reconciled records from the March 2026 primary, citing a 537‑ballot discrepancy on Form 10‑6 and missing mail‑ballot chain‑of‑custody documents; court received comments and the Elections Administrator presented a report but no immediate action was taken.
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September 10, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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Burnet County is taking crucial steps to improve disaster response after the tragic July 2025 floods, unveiling a comprehensive 31-item plan aimed at enhancing community preparedness and coordination.

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Burnet County accepts After Action Report on July 2025 floods, adopts 31-item improvement plan
The commissioners approved an After Action Review and Corrective Action & Improvement Plan that documents the July 2025 flood response, credits rapid disaster declaration and rescues (63 rescues, five deaths), and recommends 31 corrective actions including radio coverage assessment and volunteer integration.
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August 27, 2026 at 5:55 AM
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A public commenter has accused Burnet County officials of hiding legal fees and election records, revealing shocking invoices that could shake up the local political scene.

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Public commenter accuses Commissioners Court of secrecy over legal bills and election records; court increases outside counsel spending authority
Public commenter Claire Nybro documented Bickerstaff invoices and alleged the court is withholding information about a $218,003.49 demand for legal fees by former Judge James Oakley; the court approved additional spending authority for outside counsel (including a $40,000 increase) and county attorneys sought Attorney General rulings on records.
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August 27, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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Burnet County's proposal for a new FY27 tax rate brought unexpected drama, revealing a split vote that raises questions about transparency.

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Commissioners court proposes FY27 tax rate of 0.3541; recorded roll-call shows split
The court moved to propose a FY27 tax rate of 0.3541. The roll-call recorded four Ayes and one No (Judge Wilson); the minutes also include an inconsistent line recording the vote as unanimous.
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August 18, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Burnet County has officially appointed Ed Hashbarger as the new Emergency Management Coordinator, paving the way for enhanced safety measures in the community.

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Burnet County names Ed Hashbarger emergency management coordinator
The commissioners court voted to accept the designation of Ed Hashbarger as Burnet County Emergency Management Coordinator under Texas Government Code Chapter 418; the motion was recorded and the court listed the action as approved during the special session on Aug. 13, 2026.
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August 18, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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Burnet County Commissioners have approved the Order of Election for November 2026, despite alarming discrepancies raised about the March primary that could impact voter trust.

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Burnet County approves November 2026 Order of Election despite public calls for investigation of March primary discrepancies
The Burnet County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve the Order of Election for Nov. 2026 after public commenters raised specific record discrepancies from the March 2026 Republican primary, including a 537-ballot gap and 641 mail ballots lacking chain-of-custody records.
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August 18, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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A local resident is calling for Burnet County to ditch electronic voting in favor of traditional hand-marked, hand-counted ballots—will the court take action before the November election?

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Resident urges Burnet County to study hand-marked, hand-counted precinct ballots ahead of November
During public comment Claire Nybro urged the court to direct the Elections Administrator to prepare a cost and logistics comparison between the countywide electronic system and precinct-based hand-marked, hand-counted paper ballots and to end the countywide polling program before the November election.
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August 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Burnet County has taken a bold step to secure up to $800,000 in grant funding for vital law enforcement services with no local match required!

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Burnet County authorizes applications for FY27 SB22 rural law-enforcement grants
The court authorized the county to submit FY27 SB22 grant applications—Sheriff's Office up to $350,000; County Attorney up to $175,000; District Attorney up to $275,000—with no county match required. Motion passed 5–0.
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August 8, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Burnet County just secured a game-changing $165,000 grant to launch a Court Liaison Pilot Program aimed at improving mental health support in the justice system!

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Burnet County accepts $165,000 Judicial Commission on Mental Health grant for court liaison pilot
The Commissioners Court accepted a $165,000 grant from the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health for a Court Liaison Pilot Program covering FY27–FY28; allocation lists $115,000 personnel and $50,000 fringe.
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July 30, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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Burnet County's sheriff's office just revealed eye-opening budget figures, including a staggering jail grand total of $696,447.40 for FY27!

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Sheriff's office and county jail budget figures discussed as part of FY27 review
County jail and sheriff's office officials presented staffing and fiscal figures during an FY27 budget review; the materials include line-item figures and a jail grand total of $696,447.40 in the supporting fiscal tables for FY26 finish calculations.
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July 28, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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50k vs. 6.7k. Highland Lakes vs. Coastal Bend. One offers fresh water; the other offers history. Forward is for both.
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Highland Lakes & Coastal History Today matches the granite hills of Central Texas with the coastal plains of the Gulf. Burnet County is the jewel of the Hill Country, famous for its bluebonnets, granite quarries, and the Highland Lakes. Refugio County is steeped in colonial history, home to Spanish missions and the boyhood stomping grounds of Nolan Ryan. One is defined by rock and fresh water; the other by salt air and resilience against hurricanes.
December 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Labor Day: Marble Falls Bridge Banner Drop · Burnet County Democratic Party
On Labor Day, Burnet County Democrats and Friends will join thousands of communities across the country taking a stand. Join us! We will drop Pro-democracy Banners, carry signs and flags on the Marbl...
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August 31, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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New details emerge in the case of a Texas man charged with manslaughter after a car crash killed five women on a birthday trip. Find out the latest on the ongoing investigation. #Texas #BurnetCounty
Man Charged with Deaths of 5 Texas Women Killed in Car Crash on Birthday Trip
NEED TO KNOW A Texas man has been arrested after five women were killed in a car crash last month The women were on a birthday trip and driving in a Mercedes SUV, which overturned, caught fire and killed all five people inside Kody Lane Talley, 37, has been charged with five counts of manslaughter,
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August 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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US-281 sees hundreds of crashes yearly in Burnet County—many near Lake LBJ where tourist traffic meets local drivers. Lupe Peña used to defend insurers on these roads; now he fights them. #BurnetCounty #TexasCrashLaw
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Navigating Legal Emergencies in Burnet County: Your Trusted Advocates Welcome, residents of Burnet County. We are Attorney911, The Manginello Law…
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March 30, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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Lupe Peña used to sit in insurance company war rooms deciding how little to pay crash victims on US-281—now he fights those same tactics for Burnet County families.

That stretch near Longhorn Cavern sees more 18-wheelers than guardrails, and the adjusters know it. #BurnetCounty #TexasJustice
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March 13, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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Lupe Peña used to defend insurance companies—now he uses that insider knowledge to fight them for victims in Burnet County.

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March 11, 2026 at 12:57 AM
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I'm attending Burnet County Democratic Party's event, “SpeedCampaign & Tamale Dinner” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/burnetcounty...
SpeedCampaign & Tamale Dinner · Burnet County Democratic Party
Enjoy a homemade Tamale plate, champurrado, a glass of wine, or a beer with Burnet County Democrats. Speed-campaigning with Primary Democratic Candidates. CD 11 Candidates: Pedro Ruiz and Claire Reyn...
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February 6, 2026 at 5:05 AM
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Burnet County Commissioners have made significant strides by approving the FY2027 budget, multiple subdivision plats, and essential procurements, setting the stage for future developments.

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Burnet County Commissioners approve budget calendar, plats, generator purchase and vendor selections
At its May 12, 2026 meeting the Burnet County Commissioners Court approved the FY2027 budget and tax calendar, multiple subdivision final plats including three Thomas Ranch phases, authorized procurement for a 230 kW generator for the sheriff, selected a fiber vendor and approved other routine budget and contract items.
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May 19, 2026 at 6:42 AM
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Pillar Bluff Creek 255 Acre Ranch
Burnet Co. TX
bit.ly/PillarBluff255

Robby Vann, ARA
512.423.8112

#csmandson #forsale #hunting #huntinglandforsale #land #landforsale #ranch #ranchforsale #realestateinvesting #texasranchforsale #texasranch #burnetcounty #pillarbluff #lampasas #followers
September 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM