Texas Hill Country
Located within the Texas Golden Triangle are 14,000 square miles of what is called the Hill Country. Famous for rolling hills, crystal clear lakes, flowing creeks, abundance of native plants & wildlife, award winning cuisine, working wineries, home to many performing & visual artists, each of the 45 communities represents a diverse culture while representing a style that is uniquely Texas.

Marble Falls ,Texas
Founded in 1887, Marble Falls is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, right in the middle of the largest chain of lakes in Texas the Highland Lakes. The area boasts an abundance of activities for the outdoor enthusiast including LBJ State Park, Inks State Park, Longhorn Cavern, Enchanted Rock, Perdenales Falls, as well as fabulous resorts, state parks and fishing camps. Recently listed as one of the top non-metro growth areas in the United States, Marble Falls is the retail, wholesale and trade service center for the Highland lakes Region. With an estimated population of 225,000 within a thirty mile radius around the city, Marble Falls has strong demographics, rapid growth, and substantial retail potential.

Horseshoe Bay ,Texas
Perched alongside of Lake LBJ, the largest constant level lake in the Highland Lakes chain, Horseshoe Bay was founded & developed by visionary cousins, Wayne & Norman Hurd in the early 1970’s. Over the last 35 years, Horseshoe Bay has become an exclusive playground of privileges and world class amenities. Ownership of property in Horseshoe Bay includes an invitation to the members-only club.

Horseshoe Bay boasts three championship Robert Trent Jones, Sr. golf courses, an 18 hole par 72 Dwarf Bermuda grass putting course, four stunning swimming pools, a white sand beach, a spa & fitness facility, a full-service valet style marina, choice of award winning dining facilities, 12 professional tennis courts, a 349-room AAA Four Diamond Texas Hill Country Marriot Hotel, The Waters luxury villa rentals, boutique shopping and the Horseshoe Bay Airport & Jet Center.

The city of Horseshoe Bay provides 24 hour police, fire protection, emergency medical service& a United States Post Office.

Horseshoe Bay enjoys an average daily high temperature in August of about 97 degrees & average low temperature in January of about 40 degrees.

Traveling to Horseshoe Bay by air is 207 from Dallas, 43 from Austin, 218 from Houston, 80 from San Antonio.

Burnet, Texas
Long known as a great place to live, Burnet has also become a great place to invest as evidenced by Money Magazine® who listed Burnet County in January 2006 as one of "Five Rural Hot Spots" in the nation.

Residents typically pronounce the name of the town (and county) as "BURN-it" rather than "bur-NET" as might be expected.

Both Burnet county and the town of Burnet were named in 1852 after David G. Burnet who was the interim president of the Republic of Texas. The average high temperature is 84 and the average low is 47. Burnet enjoys 230 days of the growing season annually. The estimated population within a thirty mile radius around the city is 181,106. Burnet is experiencing a growth rate of about 37% from the last census. City assets include Burnet Municipal Airport, home to the Highland Lakes Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force, Seton Highland Lakes Hospital, Delaware Springs Golf Course, the Galloway Hammond Recreation Center, the Burnet Community Center, the Herman Brown Free Library, and the Burnet County Independent School District. Area attractions include Canyon of the Eagles, Fort Croghan Museum, Hill Country Flyer Steam Train, Inks Lake Sate Park & Fish Hatchery, Longhorn Cavern Sate Park, Vanishing Texas River Cruise & Legends on Lake LBJ Golf Course.

Population:

42,896 in Burnet County based on the 2006 census. (Source: US CENSUS - BURNET CO.)
25.7% growth between 2000-2006(Source: US CENSUS - BURNET CO.)

18,269 in Llano County based on the 2006 census. (Source: US CENSUS - LLANO CO.)
7.1% growth between 2000-2006(Source: US CENSUS - LLANO CO.)

COMPLETE REGIONAL DEMOGRAPHICS

Land Area:
Llano County - 935 square miles
Burnet County - 995 square miles

The Highland Lakes are managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority.

Mild, fairly dry climate with hot summers. Area is subject to tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding. Winter brings occasional snowfalls.

Sales Tax:
6.25% in the unincorporated areas of the counties
8.25% in the Cities of Marble Falls, Burnet & Llano

Sales Tax Exmptions: Groceries, prescriptions.

State Income Tax: None.

Intangibles Tax: None.

Inheritance Tax: None, except what state takes from federal taxes, paid on estates of more than $600,000.

Property Tax: