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Burleson County commissioners appoint chief deputy as sheriff; approve funding, permits and purchases

Burleson County Commissioners Court · March 3, 2026
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Summary

After an executive session prompted by the death of Sheriff Gene Hermes, the court appointed the chief deputy as sheriff and unanimously approved hotel/motel funding for a downtown sound system, a GLO CDBG contract amendment, an Atmos Energy right-of-way permit, an insurance renewal and other routine motions.

Burleson County Commissioners Court on June 9 appointed Chief Deputy Bill Rios as sheriff and approved a series of routine actions, from hotel/motel funding to infrastructure purchases.

Judge Keith Schroeder called the meeting to order and, after an executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to consider personnel following the passing of Sheriff Gene Hermes, the court voted to confirm the appointment of the chief deputy as sheriff. "The Chief Deputy was…

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