Williamson County, Texas

Starting Wednesday, October 14, Williamson County bars and similar establishments may offer on-premises services at up to 50 percent of the total listed occupancy of the establishment while observing Governor Abbott’s minimum standard health protocols. View the minimum standard health protocols for bars or similar establishments here. On October 7, Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order GA-32 to open bars and similar establishments in qualifying counties in Texas if the area does not have high hospitalizations and if the county judge signs an opt-in form to allow it. Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell signed and submitted his opt-in form to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commissioner on October 8, 2020, so that more Williamson County businesses can be open to serve the public.
 

Williamson County EMS is pleased to announce it will be offering several in-person classes this October. On Tuesday, October 13, take the combined Take10 CPR Class and Stop the Bleed classes to learn the life-saving skills of CPR in 10 minutes with how to control life-threatening bleeding. To register for this class, email stopthebleed@wilco.org. On Saturday, October 24, American Heart Association CPR and First Aid classes will be offered.  These classes are open to anyone with a desire to learn how to save a life or act in a medical emergency. Enroll in both classes for a total of just $45. Also on Saturday, October 24, Williamson County EMS is offering the American Heart Association BLS Provider class. For more information or to personally sign up for the above classes, please contact Stacee Henrichs at cprtraining@wilco.org or 512-943-3736.

Williamson County currently has openings for membership in the Williamson County Historical Commission (WCHC).  The WCHC is designated to coordinate and supervise historic preservation under the direction of the Williamson County Commissioners Court. The purpose of the WCHC is to preserve, protect, and promote history within the county. The WCHC is composed of at least seven Williamson County residents who have demonstrated an interest in the preservation of Williamson County’s historical heritage and preferably live in Williamson County.  Individuals wishing to serve on the WCHC should fill out an application and submit it to their Williamson County precinct commissioner or the county judge. Voting members must be 18 years of age or older. Applications and a copy of the WCHC by-laws are available on the website www.wilco.org under Commissioners Court under Historical Commission Applications or at this link.

Williamson County Elections officials want all registered voters to be “vote ready” for the November 3 election. This means reviewing your ballot, making a plan for when and where to vote, and bringing your ID. Sample ballots are available now on the Elections website. Voters can mark their paper sample ballot to take into the polling location. Mobile phones cannot be brought out and used to review or check information while in the polling location. Early voting begins Tuesday, October 13, and runs through Friday, October 30. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., except on Sundays when they are open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting locations are listed on the website.

Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell wants Williamson County to be open for business. He plans to be the first county judge in Texas to opt in with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to allow bars and similar establishments to operate with in-person service at 50 percent while following Governor Abbott’s minimum standard health protocols. 

“It is time for all of our businesses to be open to serve our public while following the Governor’s health protocols to be safe. Our county residents have shown that they can be smart and protect themselves and others, so I will be choosing for Williamson County to opt in on October 14. This is another step forward for us as a community, and we can do this safely and wisely,” said County Judge Bill Gravell.