Burleson County court reviews precincts, adopts resolution seeking more election funding

Burleson County Commissioners on March 10 reviewed election precinct boundaries for compliance with the Texas Election Code and adopted a resolution asking for additional election funding.

Commissioner Dwayne Faust moved and Commissioner Vincent Svec seconded the review of election precincts to confirm compliance with Texas Election Code Sec. 42.031 and Sec. 42.006 (ensuring precincts remain under 5,000 registered voters); the Court voted unanimously and the minutes record that precincts are compliant.

The Court adopted Resolution 03-10-2025, moved by Commissioner David Hildebrand and seconded by Commissioner Dwayne Faust, requesting additional funding for elections and retention of certain county choices; the minutes note the Court received a certificate from the League of Women’s Voters in connection with the resolution.

Judge Keith Schroeder moved and Commissioner Dwayne Faust seconded approval of continuing certification for bond renewal for Dorothy Jean Oliver as Election Administrator; the motion passed unanimously. The minutes do not specify dollar amounts requested in the resolution or the precise next steps for state or grant-level appeals.