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Former Mayor Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud | Texas News
Former Bertram mayor Michael Dickinson just pleaded guilty to a third-degree felony for lying on loan paperwork—falsely claiming ownership of a home he’d already sold to secure a cash-out refinance of $30K–$150K. The plea, accepted in Burnet County on July 8, 2026, comes seven months after he stepped down citing health issues. He’ll face four years of deferred adjudication, court costs, 300 hours of community service, and probation. The twist? Records show he sold his Bertram home in April 2021—just before his election—and later filed a homestead affidavit using that address for a $50K loan…
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