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BURNET COUNTY, Texas
Pronounced: "BURN-it"
"Relax, you're finally here"
County Seat: BurnetEst: 1852
County Borders: N: Lampasas; NE: Bell; E: Williamson; SE: Travis;
S: Blanco; W: Llano; NW: San Saba
Population (2007): 43,689
COL Index (2008): 83.3Tax Rate (2010): 0.3303/$100
Zip Codes: 78605, 78608, 78611, 78654
Area Codes: 512, 830, 737Time Zone: CST
Center Line Coordinates: 30° 47' N; 98° 11' W
Major Highways: US 281, 183; TX 29; RR 1431
Rivers: Colorado, Lampasas, San Gabriel
Lakes: Buchanan, LBJ, Marble Falls, Travis (see Lakes)
Parks: Many, see Parks
Area: 1,021 sm
Elevation: 700 to 1,700 ft
REFERENCES
CITIES AND TOWNS: Bertram; Briggs; Burnet; Cottonwood Shores, Gandy; FairlandGranite Shoals; Highland Haven; Lake Victor; Mahomet; Marble Falls; Meadowlakes; Naruna; Okalla; Oatmeal; Scobee; Sherwood Shores; Smithwick; Spicewood; Sudduth; Watson
Not all of Burnet County is within the Texas Hill Country. The northeastern-most 10% of the county area is in the Hill Country. The approximate dividing line is TX 183. For our definition of the boundaries of the Texas Hill Country, see: Definition & Maps.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
County Judge Donna Klaeger: 512-715-5276
220 S. Pierce Street, Burnet, TX 78611
Web: www.burnetcountytexas.org; Email: comcrt@burnetcountytexas.org
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS:
CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CAPCOG)
Ofc: 512-916-6000, Fax: 512-916-6001
6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 165, Austin, TX 78744
Web: www.capcog.org, Email: bvoights@capcog.org
COUNTY CHAMBER AND TOURISM:
Burnet County Tourism
Tourism Director, Teri Freitag: 512-715-5278
220 S Pierce, Ste. 202, Burnet, TX 78611
Web: www.thehighlandlakes.org; Email: tourism@burnetcountytexas.org
Part of Highland Lakes area (see Highland Lakes)
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) parks in the region (see Parks)
BURNET COUNTY PARK: Excellent fishing camp on E side of Lake Buchanan. Access via TX 29 W, then RM 2341 N.
WEATHER: Weather Underground (Burnet)
MEDIA COVERAGE: Latest News (Topix);
Burnet Bulletin (weekly newspaper): www.burnetbulletin.com
MAPS: Google, County; more GeoHack
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: ranching, tourism
HISTORY:
HANDBOOK OF TEXAS ONLINE: TSHA
COUNTY TXGENWEB PROJECT (genealogical/historical information, including cemeteries, markers, maps, census data, surname queries): TXGenWeb
BURNET COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION: See full details in Directory below.
More history at Portal city profiles in list shown above, including Burnet.
CEMETERIES:
See listings in each town, and: Burnet County Cemetery Photos, Facts & Directions
OTHER PROFILES: US Census Quick Facts; TXCIP;
Wikipedia; Podunk; City Data
NOTES:
We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.
BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
COUNTY JUDGE: Donna Klaeger: 512-715-5276; 220 S Pierce St, Burnet, TX 78611. www.burnetcountytexas.org; comcrt@burnetcountytexas.org
Note: County offices shown below without an address reside at the Courthouse address above.
BURNET COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX (NORTH): 1701 E Polk, Burnet, TX 78611
BURNET COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX (SOUTH): 810 Steve Hawkins Pkwy, Marble Falls, TX 78654
COMMISSIONERS:
- PRECINCT 1: 512-756-4729; W of US 281
- PRECINCT 2: 512-489-2263; Downtown Burnet, then E of US 281 & N of TX 29
- PRECINCT 3: 830-798-3737; S of TX 29 to US 281 on W
- PRECINCT 4: 512-715-5235; Granite Shoals
CONSTABLES:
- PRECINCT 1: 512-756-7351
- PRECINCT 2: 512-715-5271
- PRECINCT 3: 830-798-3024
- PRECINCT 4: 830-798-3020
COUNTY ATTORNEY: 512-756-5476
COUNTY AUDITOR: 512-756-5486
COUNTY CLERK: 512-756-5406
COUNTY SHERIFF: 512-756-8080
CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT: 512-756-8291; 220 S Pierce St, Burnet, TX 78611. www.burnet-cad.org
CENTRAL TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: 512-756-4997; 223 S Pierce St, Ste 104, Burnet, TX 78611. www.centraltexasgcd.org
TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR: 512-756-5494
COURTS
DISTRICT COURT-33rd: 512-756-5436; 1701 E Polk, Burnet, TX 78611
DISTRICT COURT-424th: 512-756-5438; 1701 E Polk, Burnet, TX 78611
COURT-AT-LAW JUDGE: 512-756-5246; 1701 E Polk, Burnet, TX 78611
DISTRICT ATTORNEY: 512-756-5449; 1701 E Polk, Burnet, TX 78611
DISTRICT CLERK: 512-756-5450; 1701 E Polk, Burnet, TX 78611
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE:
- PRECINCT 1: 512-756-8623; 1906 TX 29 W, Burnet, TX 78611
- PRECINCT 2: 512-715-5453; 1701 E Polk, Burnet, TX 78611
- PRECINCT 3: 830-798-0267; 810 Steve Hawkins Pkwy, Marble Falls, TX 78654
- PRECINCT 4: 830-798-3205; 810 Steve Hawkins Pkwy, Marble Falls, TX 78654
COUNTY-WIDE PUBLIC SERVICES
AMERICAN RED CROSS, Central Texas Chapter: 512-928-4271; 800-928-4271;
2218 Pershing Dr, Austin, TX 78723. mail@centex.redcross.org; www.centex.redcross.org. A humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Serves Burnet, Hays, Llano, Travis & Williamson counties.
BURNET COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION: http://sites.google.com/site/burnetcohistcomm
BURNET COUNTY TOURISM: Tourism Director, Teri Freitag: 512-715-5278; 220 S Pierce, Ste 202, Burnet, TX 78611. www.visitburnetcounty.org; tourism@burnetcountytexas.org
CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE: 512-556-2969; 254-526-7161 In State: 1-800-223-4760 Out of State: 1-800-792-3348; POB 1800, Killeen, TX 76540-1800. The CTC Service Area Campus provides college credit and non-credit classes to the citizens of Central Texas in the following counties: Bell, Burnet, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Mills, San Saba and Williamson. These classes are offered on a semester basis. CTC Community Coordinators are located in Brady, Burnet, Gatesville, Hamilton, Lampasas and San Saba. Classroom courses, academic and vocational programs, distance education, dual and concurrent enrollment for high school students. www.ctcd.edu
HILL COUNTRY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER: 512-756-2607; POB 27, 1001 N Hill, Burnet, TX 78611. "Believe the Hurt, Begin the Healing", Serving Blanco, Burnet, Lampasas, Llano, Mason & San Saba Counties. Multi-disciplinary agency to facilitate the prevention, detection, investigation and treatment of Child Abuse. Provides free services to abused children and their families. Annual fund-raising event: Pedal Power Wildflower Ride. E-mail: hccac@tstar.net. Web: www.hccac.org.
Note: See chamber, tourism & economic development listings in profile section above.
HILL COUNTRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: 830-798-8118; 608 Gateway Central, Suite 101, Marble Falls, TX 78654. www.hillcountryedc.com.
HCEDC serves: Burnet and Llano Counties, focusing on the Highland Lakes area above Austin, including Bertram, Buchanan Dam, Burnet, Cottonwood Shores, Granite Shoals, Highland Haven, Horseshoe Bay, Kingsland, Llano, Marble Falls, Meadowlakes, Spicewood, Sunrise Beach
VETRIDES: http://www.burnetcountytexas.org/default.aspx?name=constable.pct2. Program assists veterans and their families with transportation to and from Veterans Administration hospitals, veterans services offices, pharmacies, grocery and retail stores. Available in Burnet, Llano and Lampasas counties. To request a RIDE: 877-8S1~8VET(838) or 830-613-9982
BURNET COUNTY VETERAN'S SERVICE OFFICE: Chuck Caraway: 512-715-5271. Courthouse on the Square, 220 S Pierce, Burnet, TX 78611.
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STATE & FEDERAL OFFICES LOCATED IN THIS COUNTY
THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
BURNET COUNTY AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE OFFICE: 512-756-5463; 1701 E Polk St, Ste 12, Burnet, TX 78611. http://burnet-tx.tamu.edu, burnet-tx@tamu.edu. Agent Wade Hibler.
TEXAS DEPT OF MOTOR VEHICLES: 830-756-5405 (Driver Licenses); 830-756-5494 (Vehicle Registration); 1701 E Polk, Burnet, TX 78611. Drivers licenses & vehicle registration
US POST OFFICE: 512-355-2144; 135 FM 243 W, Bertram, TX 78605. www.usps.com
US POST OFFICE: 512-756-4241; 508 E Jackson St, Burnet, TX 78611. www.usps.com
US POST OFFICE: 830-598-1577/1219; 908 N Phillips Ranch Rd, Granite Shoals, TX 78654. www.usps.com
US POST OFFICE: 830-693-3531; 1212 Hwy 281, Marble Falls, TX 78654. www.usps.com
US POST OFFICE: 830-693-2377; 121 Spur 191, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.usps.com
STATE & FEDERAL OFFICES LOCATED ELSEWHERE
THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
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HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:
For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash),
telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom
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