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Williamson County Judge

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
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.

Taxes & budget

  • Heather JeftsDemocratic

    • Led push for Cedar Park's first homestead exemption.
  • Steve SnellRepublican

    No documented position found.

Public safety

  • Heather JeftsDemocratic

    • Pledges to give first responders needed tools and training.
  • Steve SnellRepublican

    No documented position found.

Environment & parks

  • Heather JeftsDemocratic

    • Pledges to address water access and conservation.
  • Steve SnellRepublican

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

  • Heather JeftsDemocratic

    • Pledges to keep holding regular public office hours.
  • Steve SnellRepublican

    No documented position found.

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