Williamson County, Texas

Williamson County and Family Emergency Room announced an improved contract to provide better COVID-19 testing services.  Testing is available for all.  The charges for COVID-19 tests are currently covered by most insurance companies, and Family Emergency Room will bill the patient's insurance company at no cost to the patient.  Tests for any Williamson County resident without insurance will be paid for by the county.  The renewed partnership is a continuation of hard work between the two entities to make testing more accessible.  For more information on a PCR (nasal swab test) and the Antibody Test, or to schedule a test appointment, please go to the following link: https://familyhospitalsystems.com/covid-19/. 

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions. The Governor also issued a proclamation giving mayors and county judges the ability to impose restrictions on some outdoor gatherings of over 10 people, and making it mandatory that, with certain exceptions, people cannot be in groups larger than ten and must maintain six feet of social distancing from others. Read more here. 

The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management, in partnership with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Texas Military Department, will be hosting free COVID-19 testing in the cities of Hutto, Jarrell, and Taylor from July 6 to July 10. All three sites are walk-up sites and will not require an appointment prior to being tested. People interested in getting tested will be asked to park and line up for their turn. It is important to note that due to demand there may be long wait times. Residents are urged to bring a water bottle and a form of shade to cover from the sun if necessary. People do not need to have symptoms in order to be tested. Testing locations will be open at 10 a.m. until testing supplies last. 

Due to the concerning increase in COVID-19 cases, the office of Williamson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 will be open to the public on Wednesdays only from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-943-1501. The public may use the drop box located next to the door on the south side of the building located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, or pay online at: http://www.wilco.org/JP3. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but the safety of our customers and staff is paramount. 

“Following the Governor’s order issued on July 2, 2020, outdoor gatherings in excess of 10 people in the unincorporated areas of Williamson County will be prohibited. Per the order, this prohibition does not include the specific businesses and events listed as exemptions in Governor Abbott’s order. Those who are hosting outdoor gatherings in excess of 10 people inside city limits will need to check with that particular city leadership,” said Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell.

View the Governor’s Executive Order by clicking here.