About
Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 11
Commissioners
Commissioners serve on the Emergency Services District Board and are appointed by the Burnet County Commissioner’s Court.
Gene Broadway
President
Appointed Commissioner
Term ends December 31, 2027
EMAIL:
president@burnetcountyesd11tx.org
Pete Fuselier
Vice President
Appointed Commissioner
Term ends December 31, 2027
EMAIL:
vicepresident@burnetcountyesd11tx.org
Scott Wagner
Secretary
Appointed Commissioner
Term ends December 31, 2026
EMAIL:
secretary@burnetcountyesd11tx.org
Kenny Schnell
Treasurer
Appointed Commissioner
Term ends December 31, 2027
EMAIL:
treasurer@burnetcountyesd11tx.org
Van Veenstra
Assistant Treasurer
Appointed Commissioner
Term ends December 31, 2026
EMAIL:
assttreasurer@burnetcountyesd11tx.org
Contact Information for Commissioners
MAILING ADDRESS:
PO BOX 208
KINGSLAND, TX 78639
PHONE:
(512) 756-4216
Vision
Our vision is to establish a stable, sustainable, and enhanced emergency services district that evolves with the growing and changing needs of the community.
Burnet County ESD 11 Overview
The creation of Burnet County Emergency Services District (ESD) 11 was approved by district voters in the November 4, 2025 election. The ESD is governed by a Board of five Commissioners that are appointed by the Burnet County Commissioners Court.
ESD 11 is located in the western central part of Burnet County known as Hoover’s Valley. It is bounded on the west by the shorelines of Inks Lake and the Colorado River arm of Lake LBJ and stretches generally eastward from the lakes for a total area of approximately 23 square miles. The District has experienced extensive growth over the past two decades, especially along the waterfront of Lake LBJ and it’s southern portion, which includes the Legends Golf Course.
Continued development and population growth is expected as residents and visitors alike are attracted to the area to enjoy boating, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities.
What is an ESD?
Emergency Services Districts (ESDs) are local political subdivisions of the State of Texas that may provide fire, rescue, EMS and other emergency services. Texas ESDs are designed to ensure adequate funding of local emergency services within the district and are primarily funded by an ad valorem (property) tax that cannot exceed $0.10 per $100 of property valuation.
The enabling statute for ESDs is the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 775. ESDs are grassroots government entities and have primary authority over the service provision in the areas they cover.