Williamson County, Texas

Williamson County held a groundbreaking yesterday to begin construction on CR 200 from CMTA Railroad to CR 201, a distance of one mile, in Liberty Hill. The project includes reconstruction of CR 200 to a two-lane roadway with safety improvements including a center turn lane and wider shoulders. Information on the project is available on the website: https://www.wilco.org/Departments/Infrastructure/Projects/Precinct-2/CR-200

May 25, 2021, the Williamson County Commissioners Court voted to increase property tax exemptions, providing tax relief to all residential homesteads in the county.  Property tax exemptions for persons 65 and older increased from $30,000 to $90,000. Property tax exemption for disabled persons increased from $20,000 to $75,000. In addition, the Commissioners Court added a homestead property tax exemption for all homeowners of 1.5% of their homestead’s assessed value or $5,000, whichever is greater. In order to qualify for the Homestead Exemption, the property owner must have owned and occupied the property as of January 1 of the tax year. Apply at www.wcad.org. 
 
 

The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved resolutions recognizing the month of November as Pancreatic Cancer and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Williamson County.  It is so important to remain vigilant in preventative healthcare and to encourage our family and friends to do the same.  With early detection, successful treatment and survival can greatly increase.

At its January meeting, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Policy Board unanimously elected Williamson County Precinct 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long as its 2020-2021 Chair.  Commissioner Long is the first Williamson County representative and first woman to serve as Chair of the six-county CAMPO Board.  

The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a proclamation recognizing the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month in Williamson County. The Court encourages everyone to save the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK(8255) on their phones to be ready to help if co-workers, friends or family are in need.