Announcements

WilCo Cares--Are You Prepared?

This budget season has been the most difficult item that I have experienced as your County Commissioner. Many of the old timers around here say it’s been the most contentious for them, too. However, there is some good news!

We passed a tax rate that is lower than your current rate, from $0.476529 to $0.466529. I had two main goals going into this budget season: 1. Our elected officials receive a good salary already, and I felt that we didn’t need a salary increase, and 2. With a rapidly growing population putting stress on county services, I believed that our county departments needed more people to serve you. 

Williamson County and its cities have been busy not only helping with sheltering in Central Texas, but also jumping to the need of fellow Texans along the coast. Below is a breakdown of ways Williamson County and its cities are joining together to assisting those affected by Hurricane Harvey, as well as ways that the public is encouraged to help. Click to read more.