Williamson County, Texas

On Tuesday, the Williamson County Commissioners Court’s approved calling an election for two propositions on the November 5, 2019, General Election ballot. The first is for voters to decide on whether or not to authorize the issuance of bonds not to exceed $412 million for roads, and the second is for issuing bonds not to exceed $35 million for parks and recreation. Williamson County estimates that passage of the two bond propositions will not result in an increase in the county’s debt service tax rate. For tax year 2019, the Commissioners Court reduced the debt service tax rate to $0.16719 per $100 of valuation. See the Notice of Bond Election, the Order Calling a Bond Election, and the Form of Ballot. Information is available on the county’s website at www.wilco.org/bondelection.

The Williamson County Human Resources Office, located in the Georgetown Annex at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, will be closed for staff development training on Friday, August 9, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes our customers.

On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the implementation of a County Burn Ban for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize County Judge Bill Gravell to lift the ban when conditions improve. View Burn Ban Order here.

A person violates this order if he burns any combustible material outside of an enclosure which serves to contain all flames and/or sparks, or orders such burning by others.  The burn ban prohibits the burning of household yard waste, such as leaves, grass, brush and other yard trimmings.  It also prohibits burning to clear land of trees, stumps, shrubbery, or other natural vegetation.  This order may be enforced by any duly-commissioned peace officer.  It is a Class C Misdemeanor that is punishable by a fine up to $500.

The Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector’s offices will be closed August 13 to 15, 2019 on a rotating schedule for staff training. While one office is closed, other office locations will be open regular business hours. The office closure schedule is as follows:

•    Tuesday, August 13 - Round Rock Tax Office, 1801 E. Old Settlers Boulevard
•    Wednesday, August 14 – Georgetown Tax Office, 904 S. Main Street
•    Thursday, August 15 - Cedar Park Tax Office, 350 Discovery Boulevard, and Taylor Tax Office, 412 Vance Street