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Understanding Bastrop County Commissioners Court

Let's take an in-depth look at the Bastrop County Commissioners Court—who serves on it, what roles they fulfill, and how they serve the community:



🏛️ What Is the Commissioners Court?


In Texas, the Commissioners Court is the primary governing body of each county. It consists of:

  1. County Judge: Elected countywide, presides over the court, serves as the county’s chief executive, budget officer (in smaller counties), emergency management director, and occasionally a limited judicial officer (communityimpact.com, countyprogress.com).

  2. Four County Commissioners: Each elected from one of four precincts, each commissioners court member has a vote on setting budgets, tax rates, admin functions, and infrastructure projects (countyprogress.com).

  3. County Clerk: Ex‑officio, non‑voting member responsible for minutes and record‑keeping .


They function collectively—legislative, executive, and administrative—and handle everything from approving the county’s annual budget and tax rate to maintaining roads, bridges, county facilities, and emergency preparedness .


👥 Current Elected Members (2025)

🔹 County Judge

As of my latest search, Bastrop’s County Judge (elected county‑wide) presides over the court. (Specific name not in the sources; likely Judge Paul Pape re-elected previously). The Judge:



🛠️ What They Do & How That Helps You


1. Fiscal & Tax Policy

  • Decide annual county budget

  • Set the property tax rate

  • Approve or issue bonds and Certificates of Obligation for funding major projects (countyprogress.com, reddit.com)


2. Infrastructure Oversight

  • Build and maintain roads and bridges in each precinct (en.wikipedia.org)

  • Approve subdivision plats and county land use planning

  • Oversee county buildings, parks, libraries, and sanitation services (countyprogress.com)


3. Administrative & Emergency Functions

  • Enact policies via court orders

  • Manage county facilities and fill administrative vacancies

  • County Judge directs emergency management, including disaster response


4. Public Meetings & Transparency

  • Hold public hearings—on budget, tax rates, traffic control, zoning-related matters (countyprogress.com)

  • Meetings operate under Open Meetings and Public Information laws (countyprogress.com)


💬 Why It Matters to You

  • Commissioners directly influence road safety and transportation access, especially in rapidly growing areas facing development pressure (communityimpact.com).

  • Budget decisions affect emergency services, jail conditions, libraries, and county support services.

  • They ensure transparency and accountability, holding hearings where residents can voice opinions.

  • Through local precinct commissioners, residents have direct representation in county-level government.



🔹 Bastrop County Commissioners by Precinct

Here is the contact information for each of your County Commissioners. Data for each precinct based on Bastrop County’s official site.


  • Bastrop County Judge

    Gregory Klaus

    County Judge

    Phone: (512) 332-7201

    Fax: (512) 581-7103


    Lyndsey Schroeder

    Executive Assistant

    Phone: (512) 332-7201

    Fax: (512) 581-7103


    Samantha Kana

    Administrative Assistant/Court Coordinator

    Phone: (512) 332-7201

    Fax: (512) 581-7103





✅ In Summary

The Bastrop County Commissioners Court—led by four precinct commissioners and the County Judge—handles the fiscal, infrastructural, civic, and emergency functions of county government. They are pivotal in managing local priorities, from roads and public safety to fiscal stewardship and policy-making. Your precinct commissioner is your advocate in ensuring your community’s needs are heard and addressed at the county level.


 
 
 

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