2026 Texas General Election

Harmon Rhea

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Harmon Rhea is a business owner and a longtime resident of Williamson County.

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Supports small businesses, and wants to attract "good-paying jobs" and promote local economic development.

Supports "transparent budgeting, efficient use of taxpayer dollars, and opposition to wasteful spending."

Economy

Supports prioritizing family resources, parks, libraries, and programs that support children and seniors.

Public Services

Supports addressing housing affordability to help working families and young professionals remain in Williamson County, and supports balanced policies that increase housing supply while protecting property values.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports strong law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency services.

Public Safety

Supports "smart development" that preserves neighborhoods while improving infrastructure to manage growth without overburdening taxpayers.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of July 22, 2026, Harmon Rhea’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

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Russ Boles

Russ is from Round Rock, Texas. He attended Round Rock High School and Austin Community College. He has a bachelor’s degree in business from Texas State University and a law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Kathy, and two daughters in Round Rock.

Russ is the Williamson County Commissioner for District 4, Post 4. He and his wife run an events center on the banks of Brushy Creek, where they have been active in the local business community for 20 years. He previously worked as a commercial broker, locating businesses and jobs in Williamson County and brokering the site selection for a $18 billion Samsung Electronics Co. facility that will create 1,800 higher-paying jobs.

As of July 22, 2026, Russ Boles’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Russ is from Round Rock, Texas. He attended Round Rock High School. He has a bachelors degree in business from Texas State University and a law degree from St. Marys University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Kathy, and their two daughters in Round Rock.

Supports keeping property taxes low while maintaining essential services for families and businesses in Williamson County.

Supports first-time residential homeowner exemptions and increases in property tax exemptions for seniors and the disabled, while advocating for overall property rate cuts.

Supports attracting high-paying jobs and significant infrastructure investment, as demonstrated by involvement in bringing an $18 billion Samsung Electronics plant to Williamson County.

Supports investing in public safety, supporting victims, and strengthening the courts to keep communities safe.

Supports investing in critical infrastructure and sustainable development, particularly around water resources, to keep communities connected and prepared for growth.

Supports strengthening county requirements for sustainable new projects, particularly regarding critical resources like water.

- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.

Williamson County Commissioner, District 4, Post 4

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