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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county judge presides over the commissioners court, which sets the county budget and tax rate and runs county government.

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Heather JeftsCampaign photo — jeftsforwilco.com

Heather Jefts

Democratic

Small business owner; former Cedar Park City Council member · Cedar Park

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  • Pledges to give first responders needed tools and training.
  • Led push for Cedar Park's first homestead exemption.
  • Pledges to keep holding regular public office hours.
  • Pledges to address water access and conservation.
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  1. Pledges to give first responders needed tools and training.

    Heather Jefts for Williamson County Judge

    Campaign website · jeftsforwilco.com

    “I will work with EMS, Sheriff's department, Constables, Emergency Management, and Fire Marshal's office to ensure they have the tools and training they need”
  2. Led push for Cedar Park's first homestead exemption.

    Heather Jefts for Williamson County Judge

    Campaign website · jeftsforwilco.com

    “fiscal responsibility and creating Cedar Park’s first-ever Homestead Exemption”
  3. Pledges to keep holding regular public office hours.

    Heather Jefts for Williamson County Judge

    Campaign website · jeftsforwilco.com

    “I will continue to be available either virtually or face-to-face”
  4. Pledges to address water access and conservation.

    Heather Jefts for Williamson County Judge

    Campaign website · jeftsforwilco.com

    “to addressing water access and conservation”

Steve Snell

RepublicanIncumbent

Williamson County Judge · Leander

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