Government of Williamson County, Texas
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| Seat: Georgetown |
| Population (2020): 609,017 |
| County Commissioners: 5 |
| County Website: Official website |
The county government of Williamson County is located in Georgetown, Texas. The county was first established in 1848. It covers a total of 1,137 square miles north of Austin in central Texas.[1]
Elections
2024
Williamson County, Texas, is holding general elections for county attorney, district attorney, sheriff, tax assessor-collector, county commission, constables, court at law judge, and district court judges on November 5, 2024. A primary was scheduled for March 5, 2024. The filing deadline for this election was December 11, 2023.
Three seats for the Williamson Central Appraisal District were up for election on May 4, 2024. The filing deadline was February 16, 2024.
2022
Williamson County, Texas, held general elections for county clerk, district clerk, treasurer, county commission, constable, county judge, district court judges, county court at law judges, and justices of the peace on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for March 1, 2022. A primary runoff, if needed, was scheduled for May 24, 2022. The filing deadline for this election was December 13, 2021.
2020
Williamson County, Texas, held general elections for sheriff, court commissioners, county attorney, county district attorney, tax assessor-collector, and constables for precincts 1 through 4 on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for March 3, 2020. The filing deadline for this election was December 9, 2019.
2018
Williamson County, Texas, held general elections for county commissioner on November 6, 2018. If a race had multiple candidates for a party nomination, a primary was held on March 6, 2018.
2016
Williamson County held elections for county commission, all four constables, district attorney, county attorney, sheriff, county tax assessor-collector, and the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees in 2016. The general election was held on November 8, 2016. A primary election was held on March 1, and a primary runoff took place on May 24. The filing deadline for those wishing to run in this election was December 14, 2015.[2]
Elected officials
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Commissioners court
- See also: County commission
The commissioners court functions as the county's primary legislative and policy-making body. Most boards also control county land usage, oversee environmental issues, and possess executive powers, meaning they have the authority to appoint or remove departmental heads. The Williamson County Commissioners Court is made up of the county judge, who serves as the county's chief executive officer, and four commissioners. The judge is elected county-wide and the commissioners are elected by district.[3]
The table below provides information on each of the commissioners:
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
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| Williamson County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 | Terry Cook | 2017 |
| Williamson County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 | Cynthia Long | 2007 |
| Williamson County Commissioners Court Precinct 3 | Valerie Covey | 2007 |
| Williamson County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 | Russ Boles | 2019 |
| Williamson County Judge | Bill Gravell | 2019 |
The widget below automatically displays information about their meetings. The topic list contains a sampling of keywords that Voterheads, a local government monitoring service, found in each meeting agenda. Click the meeting link to see more info and the full agenda:
Appraisal district
The Williamson Central Appraisal District is served by five members appointed by the governing bodies of eligible taxing units participating in the appraisal district and three members elected at large in a general election. If the county tax assessor-collector is not appointed to the board they serve as an ex-officio member.[4] The role of board members includes hiring a chief appraiser, appointing the Appraisal Review Board, setting the district's budget, and approving contracts. The board of directors have no authority to set values or appraisal methods."[5]
The table below provides information on each of the board members:
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
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| Williamson Central Appraisal District | Harry Gibbs | February 8, 2024 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | Jon Lux | February 8, 2024 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | Lora Weber | January 11, 2024 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | Michael Wei | January 11, 2024 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | Vacant | |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District, Place 1 | Hope Hisle-Piper | July 1, 2024 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District, Place 2 | Mike Sanders | July 1, 2024 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District, Place 3 | Mason Moses | July 1, 2024 |
| Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector | Larry Gaddes | 2017 |
Constables
Williamson County is served by four constables who are elected by district to four-year terms. A constable is "an authorized peace officer and is the chief process server of the justice court."[6]
The table below provides information on each of the constables:
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
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| Williamson County Constable Precinct 1 | Mickey Chance | January 1, 2021 |
| Williamson County Constable Precinct 2 | Jeff Anderson | January 1, 2021 |
| Williamson County Constable Precinct 3 | Matthew Lindemann | October 5, 2021 |
| Williamson County Constable Precinct 4 | Paul Leal | January 1, 2021 |
Justice court
The Justice of the Peace Courts are lower courts in Texas that have jurisdiction over minor criminal offenses and minor civil cases.[7] Four justices of the peace serve Williamson County and are elected to four-year terms.
The table below provides information on each of the justices:
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
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| Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 | KT Musselman | 2019 |
| Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 | Angela Williams | January 1, 2023 |
| Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 | Evelyn McLean | 2019 |
| Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 | Rhonda Redden | January 1, 2023 |
Other elected officials
Williamson County residents also elect the following public officials:
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
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| Texas State Board of Education District 10 | Tom Maynard | 2013 |
| Williamson County Attorney | Doyle Hobbs Jr. | 2013 |
| Williamson County Clerk | Nancy Rister | 1998 |
| Williamson County District Attorney | Shawn Dick | 2017 |
| Williamson County District Clerk | Lisa David | 2007 |
| Williamson County Sheriff | Mike Gleason | January 1, 2021 |
| Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector | Larry Gaddes | 2017 |
| Williamson County Treasurer | Scott Heselmeyer | 2019 |
Special districts
- See also: Special districts
Special districts are a form of local government that exist to fulfill a specific purpose within a certain geographic area. This region can be as large as a county or smaller than a city block. Special districts have the power to tax their local residents in order to fund operational expenditures. Although a special district may be formed for any stated purpose, the most common examples include library, hospital, transportation, airport, utility, conservation, sanitation, fire control, and flood control districts.
Bildung
The Austin Community College (ACC) District Board of Trustees is composed of nine members who are elected to six-year terms. According to ACC's website, "The Board of Trustees represents residents of the ACC taxing district and is responsible for establishing policies that govern the educational programs and providing high-level guidance and leadership to ensure the College meets the needs of the communities served."[8]
The table below provides information on each of the trustees:
See also
| Williamson County, Texas | Texas | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Texas State Historical Association, "Williamson County," accessed September 23, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed September 1, 2016
- ↑ Williamson County, "Commissioners Court" accessed September 23, 2016
- ↑ statutes.capitol.texas.gov, "TAX CODE CHAPTER 6. LOCAL ADMINISTRATION," accessed May 8, 2024
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "Texans get their first crack at electing the people overseeing the state’s complicated property appraisal process," May 3, 2024
- ↑ Texas Association of Counties, "Guide to Texas Laws for County Officials," 2016
- ↑ Texas Judicial Branch, "About Texas Courts," accessed September 1, 2016
- ↑ Austin Community College, "Board of Trustees," accessed September 20, 2016
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