Announcements

                Log onto https://2020census.gov/jobs for information.

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people--including here in Williamson County--across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count.

Why Apply?

Earn Extra Money

Could you use a little extra income? Jobs for the 2020 Census offer competitive wages that are paid weekly. Authorized expenses, such as mileage, are reimbursed for employees doing fieldwork.

Support Your Community

Decennial census data are used to determine your representation in Congress, as well as how funds are spent for roads, schools, hospitals, and more. Help ensure that everyone in your community is counted in the next decennial census.

Fit Your Schedule

Temporary positions for the 2020 Census feature flexible hours—a perfect fit if you are looking to earn a little extra money, even if you already have other commitments.

Be a Part of History

Every 10 years since 1790, the United States has undertaken the momentous task of counting all of its residents. This is your chance to play a role.

This is one of the three-day training events held March 19 at St. Richard's Episcopal Church in Round Rock.

Executive Director Gordon Butler of Pavilion Clubhouse inRound Rock organized a free, three-day training for peer advocate certification that included several speakers. Commissioner Cook made a powerpoint presentation on Developing Good Relationships in Williamson County by identifying communication styles.

The Citizens Bond Committee held its first meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2019 in the Commissioners Courtroom of the historic courthouse, 710 S. Main Street, Georgetown. The purpose of a Williamson County Citizens Bond Committee is to review and analyze the infrastructure needs of Williamson County to determine if the county should consider a bond election in November 2019. Information on the committee and its upcoming meetings and agendas can be found at www.wilco.org/bondcommittee.

Oped by Commissioner Cook

The Williamson Central Appraisal District must annually appraise all taxable land, buildings, business inventories — and even billboards — for the county.

Although the WCAD is our county’s appraisal district, it is not a county government entity.

Often erroneously blamed for property tax increases, the appraisal district is responsible for certifying values for taxing units like cities, counties, school districts and others that formulate and set a tax rate based on their budgetary needs.

The Texas Property Tax Code requires the WCAD to assign a value to every property at 100 percent of what it deems the property would sell for as of Jan. 1 each year.

The Texas Comptroller audits the values assigned to property the WCAD appraises and the procedures used to determine these values.

The appraisal district utilizes sales prices obtained for homes in the neighborhood or area where the property is located that are of comparable size, quality and age. Read more