Commissioners review proposed higher mileage thresholds for law-enforcement vehicle replacements

Burnet County law enforcement leaders and county staff presented proposed changes to the county's fleet policy during the Burnet County Commissioners Court budget-policy review. The proposal recommends changing replacement mileage thresholds to 125,000 miles for active (pursuit) law-enforcement vehicles and 150,000 miles for other law-enforcement vehicles.

Speakers on the item included Chief Deputy Sheriff Alan Trevino, Sergeant Josh Swain and Sheriff Calvin Boyd. The presentation included comparative data from other jurisdictions: examples in the supporting material list replacement ranges such as 100,000 miles (Williamson County), 60,000 miles for trooper replacement (Travis County), and 100,000–120,000 miles in several neighboring counties. The court did not take formal action on the item at this meeting.

The agenda item was presented as part of a broader review of the county budget policy and fleet policies. No policy text was adopted; the county retained the option to modify replacement thresholds pending further review or future action.