Four city council seats open in Burnet; filing window Jan. 14-Feb. 13
Burnet City Hall. Staff photo by Caden Senn
Burnet will hold a general election on May 2, 2026, to elect four members to the city council. Candidates may file for election from Jan. 14 through Feb. 13.
The four seats up for election include those held by:
- Councilor Tommy Gaut
- Councilor Cindia Talamantez
- Councilor Philip Thurman
- Councilor Tres Clinton (vacant seat, unexpired term)
Of the four seats up for election, three will be elected to serve full two-year terms. The final seat, left vacant after the resignation of Tres Clinton in 2025, will have a partial term, expiring on May 1, 2027. Candidates may only apply for one council position, either a full term or the unexpired term.
Council info
The Burnet Council is made up of seven total members–six councilors and one mayor– who are elected by city residents to represent them at the municipal level.
These are unpaid, volunteer positions. City Council members serve two-year terms and gather for regular meetings twice per month.
While the day-to-day operations of the city are handled by a professional city manager, the council is responsible for hiring the city manager, setting policies, guiding the direction of the city, appointing members of various boards and commissioners, creating the city budget, setting the city tax rate, and collaborating with city administration.
Applicant requirements
To be eligible to run, candidates must fulfil the following requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must be a registered voter of the city
- Must have lived within city limits for at least 12 months
- Must not have a felony conviction
- Must not be a candidate for any other office in the election
- Must not be an employee of the city at time of filing
How to file
Visit the Burnet City Secretary’s Office at City Hall, 301 E. Jackson Street to pick up a candidate packet and to submit your application. Contact the City Secretary’s Office at 512-756-8560 for more information or visit the city of Burnet elections page on its website to learn more.
Election Schedule
-Jan. 14- Feb. 13 is the window to file for candidacy
-Feb. 13 is the last day for an election to be ordered
-April 2 is the last day to register to vote in this election
-April 20- April 28 is open to early voting
-May 2 is Election Day