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EVENT: LEGENDS OF THE FALLS Click Here For Details *COVID-19 Information Click Here* WARNING SHELTER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FEBRUARY 2021 - SEVERE WINTER STORMS Individuals having damage to businesses or homes seeking assistance need to apply through Disaster Assistance either online by clicking the link here: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ or by phone at 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585 for the speech or hearing impaired. ***It is very important that if you have any damage, please report it to Disaster Assistance*** *Flood Information Click Here* For Tax Purposes the Fema Declaration for Burnet County is DR-4416 PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Local Gov’t Code 111, the Commissioners Court of Burnet County does hereby give notice that a public hearing on the proposed FY2022 budget will be held on the 24th day of Aug 2021 in the 2nd floor Courtroom located at 220 S. Pierce, Burnet TX at 9:30 a.m. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $4,551,599 or 16.9%, and of that amount $1,790,548 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year. FY22 Burnet County Proposed Budget Click Here INDIGENT HEALTH CARE IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE 8/25/21 To: All Media Advisories Re: Burnet County Indigent Health Care Eligibility Standards August 2021 – Burnet County will continue to use the following rules and procedures to comply with its state mandated responsibility under the Indigent Health Care Treatment Act effective September 1, 2021. An application form can be obtained from the Burnet County Indigent Health Care office located at 1008 N. Water St., Burnet, TX, or by calling the office at 512 715-5280 to request an application be mailed. Assistance in completing the application will be provided upon request. Applications can also be download from the Burnet County website at www.burnetcountytexas.org/page/ihc.home. Burnet County will use rules and procedures found in the County Indigent Health Care Program Handbook published by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The handbook is available online at https://hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/handbooks/cihcp/county-indigent-health-care-program-handbook. In summary, the rules are as follows: Application must be completed. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements of income, residency in Burnet County, household composition, and resources. Applicants income must be at or below 21 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Level. Value of countable resources cannot exceed limits as determined by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Eligible persons must be a permanent legal resident of Burnet County and intend to stay. Applicant must provide all information and documentation requested or applicant will be denied. Applicants will be required to provide proof of application for SSI or proof of registration with the Texas Workforce Commission for the Job Search Program.Applicant must provide proof of registration and be actively seeking employment. Applicants have the right to appeal adverse decisions. Presenting false information or securing medical benefits wrongfully may subject applicant to criminal and civil penalties. Eligible applicants must report any change in income, resources, household composition, address, and other circumstances affecting eligibility within 14 days to prevent an investigation into the possible filing of criminal or civil charges against them. Burnet County will only accept and pay the standard payment rate as determined by the Texas department of State Health Services Medicaid Fee schedule or payment rates approved by the Burnet County Commissioners Court. Without a written referral from a mandated provider, Burnet County has no obligation of financial responsibility for non-emergency services or prescription medication rendered to eligible residents by non-mandated providers. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 61.023(d), this Press Release will be posted on the Burnet County website http://www.burnetcountytexas.org and will be sent to local media. Tax Rate Information Minutes Election Information Public Information Request One of the fastest growing counties in Texas, Burnet County is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, with almost 1,000 square miles of beautiful lakes and rolling hills. Burnet County was organized in 1852, and like many counties of its time, had agriculture as its primary economic base. Although agriculture continues to play an active role in the lives of Burnet County citizens, tourism has taken a front seat in driving the economy of the county. Thousands come to Burnet County each year, taking advantage of the excellent boating, fishing, and camping opportunities. Read more... 220 S. Pierce Street Burnet, Texas 78611 (512) 756-5420 County Judge James Oakley (512) 756-5400 County Attorney Eddie Arredondo (512) 756-5476 County Clerk Janet Parker (512) 756-5406 County Court At Law Linda Bayless (512) 715-5245 Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. (512) 715-5233 Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle (512) 715-5232 Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall (512) 715-5236 Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery (512) 715-5235 Constable Precinct 1 Leslie Ray (512) 756-5416 Constable Precinct 2 Garry Adams (512) 715-5237 Constable Precinct 3 Chip Leake (830) 798-3024 Constable Precinct 4 Missy Bindseil (830) 798-3020 District Attorney Sonny McAfee (512) 756-5449 District Clerk Casie Walker (512) 756-5450 JP Precinct 1 Roxanne Nelson (512) 756-5421 JP Precinct 2 Lisa Whitehead (512) 756-5453 JP Precinct 3 Jane Marie Hurst (830) 798-3212 JP Precinct 4 Debbie Bindseil (830) 798-3205 Sheriff Calvin Boyd (512) 756-8080 Tax Assessor-Collector Sheri Frazier (512) 756-5494 Treasurer Karrie Crownover (512) 756-5498 Copyright © - 2021 Burnet County, Texas, USA powered by ezTaskTitanium TM