Bastrop, Texas

From Sunshine Review

Bastrop Texas is a city in Bastrop County Texas.

Budget [1] Meetings [2] Elected Officials [3] Administrative Officials [4] Permits, zoning Audits Contracts Lobbying Public records Local taxes [5]

Contents 1 Evaluating the Website 1.1 The good 1.2 The bad 2 External links 3 References

[edit] Evaluating the Website

[edit] The good

• The website for Bastrop Texas includes the names and contact information for all city council members.

• The website includes Agendas and schedules for city council meetings.
• Form to make public records requests available.^[6]
• The current budget is published.
• Building permits and zoning information provided.^[7]

[edit] The bad

• The meeting minutes are not published.

• There is no information on ethics, audits, contracts, or lobbying.

[edit] External links

• City of Bastrop

[edit] References

1. ↑ Finance Dept.
2. ↑ Agenda
3. ↑ City Council
4. ↑ Department contacts
5. ↑ Tax Rates
6. ↑ Records Request Form
7. ↑ Planning

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