Get Public Information Request Form (pdf) - The City Of Burnet Texas

If (when) the local building department discovers that you've been working without a permit, they may notify you to cease work until you receive the proper building permit. You may be charged $500 or more per day for violating building permit laws. Your county can also put a lien on your home if you don't pay the fine.

The Texas Public Information Act assures that government entities give citizens access to information about what public servants are doing on their behalf—information they need to gain a more complete understanding of how their government works and hold their public officials accountable.

How do I submit a Public Information Request? Submit an online Public Information Request. OR. Submit a written request using our Public Information Request Form or a self-composed request in any legible format by: Emailing to openrecs@tceq.texas.gov. Faxing to 512-239-OPEN (6736). Mailing to:

A building permit is required for accessory buildings that are more than 200 square feet or two stories. All accessory buildings, including those that do not require a building permit, must meet the zoning ordinance requirements including but not limited to setbacks, height, and lot coverage.

A building permit is required for any construction which physically changes or add structures to the property. Building can begin once a building permit is issued. The building permit expires after 180 days unless construction continues or an extension is granted.

A building permit is permission to begin construction – a legal document that provides a permanent construction record to certify a building project met the current building code requirements and, when necessary, conformed to approved plans and specifications.

The Texas Public Information Act guarantees public access to information maintained by a government agency....A public information request may only be submitted to a member's PIC in writing via one of the following methods: TDEM Electronic Open Records Portal. Hand delivery. US mail. Email-PIR@tdem.texas.gov.

Dear [custodian of records]: Under the Texas Public Information Act, Tex. Gov't Code §552.001 et seq., I am requesting an opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of public records that [Describe the records or information sought with enough detail for the public agency to respond.

You can save some money by inspecting documents in person at the governmental body's offices. With limited exceptions, the governmental body can't charge for copying costs or overhead when records are inspected in person. Tex. Gov't Code §§ 552.271; 552.272.