County Judge· 2025-2026
Steven Snell
Williamson County
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- Meetings spoken in
- 42
- Total speaking time
- 8:48:07
- Avg per meeting
- 12:34
- Segments
- 9944
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Top issues during term (20)
local election
Your vote helps decide how your tax dollars are spent on city services and infrastructure projects.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 County Budget and Tax Rate Adoption
Proposed compensation changes total approximately $10 to $11 million.
Road Bond Debt and Infrastructure Funding
$17,000,000 allocated from county reserves and road funds.
economic development
This project is expected to inject significant capital into the local economy through job creation and increased tax revenue.
Somerset Hills Road District No. 4 Bond Cap Reduction
Reduces potential future debt issuance by $17 million, lowering the long-term tax repayment burden for property owners in the district.
FY 2027 hospital provider participation rate
Rate is levied on hospitals, not directly on county taxpayers; revenue is matched with federal funds.
Facilities Management Projects Update
Multi-million dollar capital improvement program funded through previous bonds and operational budgets.
Justice Complex and Jail Site Selection Concerns
The court reallocated $142,907.88 for public engagement services.
Transformative Justice Program Evaluation and Grant
$153,221 state grant plus county-funded attorney contracts of $57,000 each.
Regional Water Infrastructure Planning
Up to $498,700 from FY 2027 funds.
Diwali fireworks sales authorization
You could be looking at a hefty fine if you set off fireworks in a restricted area.
Compal USA Technology Tax Abatement Public Notices
Abatement value not yet stated; final agreement comes December 8.
Elections Department Public Information Act Coordinator
Funded mid-year from contingency reserves, adding ongoing personnel costs.
East Wilco Highway Right-of-Way Acquisitions and Eminent Domain
Property acquisition costs determined by statutory condemnation processes.
Community Recreation Facility Fund Allocations
$800,000 total distributed from the Williamson County Community Recreation Facility Fund.
Burn Ban Lifting
None directly from discussion, but preventing major grass fires reduces emergency response and property damage costs.
Blue Origin Aerospace Manufacturing Facility in Hutto
Involves a $674 million private capital investment and local tax incentives mirroring city agreements.
County Flood Warning System Expansion
Not-to-exceed amount of $1.25 million funded through state flood grants.
Capital Improvement Plan & Facility Consolidation
Total unallocated CIP requests and ongoing project needs exceed $100 million across multiple years.
city administration
This move could change how your tax dollars are spent on city services and utility management.
Decisions during term (1284)
Recorded while Snell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of minutes
Payment of county invoices and bills
Consent agenda items 3-33
Proclamation recognizing Prostate Cancer Awareness
FY2027 Indigent Defense Formula Grant Application Resolution
2013 Park Bond transfer for O'Connor Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon
Public notice for Compal USA tax abatement
Engagement of Muery & Company, PC
Election software contracts (Tenex and ES&S)
Legal services agreement with Lytza Rojas
OJJDP grant applications (items 45 and 46)
Item 47 — FEWS project plans
Henry Schein medical supplies award (item 48)
Fuel card blanket purchase (item 49)
Four-county law enforcement mutual aid agreement (item 50)
Adobe licenses and security camera support (items 51-52)
LPPF rule adoption (item 35)
Set FY2027 LPPF rate at 6 percent (item 37)
Southland Industries change order (item 53)
Overhead doors contract (item 54)
Voting record (1486)
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