Snell spent six years heading Liberty Hill ISD. Before that, he was superintendent of Spring Hill Independent School District in Longview and prior to that, he was the assistant superintendent of the Hutto school district.

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Steve Snell previously headed Liberty Hill Independent School District. Before that, he was superintendent of Spring Hill Independent School District in Longview and assistant superintendent of the Hutto school district.

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Steve previously headed Liberty Hill Independent School District. Before that, he was superintendent of Spring Hill Independent School District in Longview and assistant superintendent of the Hutto school district.

Judge Steve Snell is a lifelong conservative Christian with a foundation in Faith, family and Texas Values. He was appointed by the Williamson County Commissioners’ Court to serve as County Judge on April 21, 2025. With more than 30 years of proven leadership, Steve has built a lifetime of service as an educator, superintendent, and community leader.

Steve Snell for County Judge

Steve was appointed by the Williamson County Commissioners’ Court to serve as County Judge on April 21, 2025.

Steve Snell was appointed by the Williamson County Commissioners’ Court to serve as County Judge on April 21, 2025.

2026 Texas General Election

Economic growth

Finally, Snell said his vision includes continuing to uphold the county's "friendly" business reputation to encourage economic growth.

"I will work tirelessly to ensure Williamson County maintains a strong position with economic development and growth," he said. "We will remain friendly to business, both small businesses and large corporations."

Williamson County Judge Steven Snell sworn in

He and county commissioners want to help the new firms “find prime locations and to make sure we have their power needs, their water needs, their wastewater needs...those are the big things that every developer is looking for.”

Transparent, accountable government

Ensuring taxpayer dollars are used wisely and decisions are made in the open.

Plans to maintain a business-friendly environment for small businesses and large corporations while pursuing economic growth.

Wants to help new businesses secure locations and meet power, water, and wastewater needs.

Prioritizes using taxpayer dollars wisely and making decisions openly.

- Plans to maintain a business-friendly environment for small businesses and large corporations while pursuing economic growth.
- Wants to help new businesses secure locations and meet power, water, and wastewater needs.
- Prioritizes using taxpayer dollars wisely and making decisions openly.

Economy

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

Public Services

Safe communities

Supporting law enforcement, first responders, and public safety initiatives that keep families secure.

Proven Results and Local Leadership

Successfully led Williamson County through Winter Storm Fern and the July 2025 floods, ensuring coordinated emergency response and protecting residents during critical moments.
Delivered a substantial cost-of-living salary increase for Sheriff’s Office Deputies, reinforcing a strong commitment to public safety.

Supports law enforcement, first responders, and public-safety initiatives.

Delivered a cost-of-living salary increase for Sheriff’s Office deputies.

- Supports law enforcement, first responders, and public-safety initiatives.
- Delivered a cost-of-living salary increase for Sheriff’s Office deputies.

Public Safety

TRANSPORTATION
Williamson County has 1,400 miles of county-owned roads to maintain, with constant construction to expand the transportation system.

“I want to make sure we have things in place that make coming to Williamson County and living in Williamson County … a very enjoyable experience. We want the public to have confidence that we’re doing our diligence to put the roads in the right place, to make sure they’re safe roads, to make sure they’re well maintained,” Snell said.

The county is the tenth fastest-growing county in the nation, and eighth fastest-growing county in the state, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Its population of over 700,000 people is expected to more than double by 2050.

"Some people embrace it, some people are fearful," Snell said. "I just want to make sure that we grow the right way and that our infrastructure is ready for that growth."

Stronger infrastructure

Addressing traffic congestion and investing in long-term transportation and water solutions.

Wants roads to be appropriately located, safe, and well maintained.

Plans to manage growth by addressing traffic congestion and preparing infrastructure, including long-term transportation and water solutions.

- Wants roads to be appropriately located, safe, and well maintained.
- Plans to manage growth by addressing traffic congestion and preparing infrastructure, including long-term transportation and water solutions.

Transportation & Infrastructure

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
As superintendent of Liberty Hill ISD, Snell oversaw the expansion of one of the fastest-growing school districts in the state, with 1,000 new students enrolling each year.

“We want the high school pathways to align with the job market in Williamson County so if students choose not to go to a four-year college, or even if they do, we can filter them into skill development so they can do some of the high-wage manufacturing or labor-intensive jobs right out of school,” he said.

“Right now, there’s lots of opportunities for students even without a four-year degree to get plugged in to either a community college or Texas State Technical College in Hutto to get the skills and certifications needed to make a great living. So they grow up here, they get educated here, they work here and they can thrive with their family in Williamson County. That is the goal,” he added.

Wants to align high school pathways with local jobs and connect students to technical skills and certifications.

- Wants to align high school pathways with local jobs and connect students to technical skills and certifications.

Education

He added, “Wastewater is an issue for both cities and the county, whether you’re talking about regional wastewater treatment plants, municipal WWTP, or package plants in a municipal utility district. The wastewater needs to be treated and that effluent needs to go somewhere. It definitely needs to be safe for everybody involved.”

Said wastewater must be treated, and the resulting liquid must be disposed of safely.

- Said wastewater must be treated, and the resulting liquid must be disposed of safely.

Public Health

Water Security

Protect the water we have, and attain more water needed for growth.

Proven Results and Local Leadership

Successfully led Williamson County through Winter Storm Fern and the July 2025 floods, ensuring coordinated emergency response and protecting residents during critical moments.
Delivered a substantial cost-of-living salary increase for Sheriff’s Office Deputies, reinforcing a strong commitment to public safety.
Led the effort to launch a $500,000 regional water study, bringing cities and water providers together to plan for Williamson County’s long-term water future.

Plans to protect existing water supplies and obtain additional water to accommodate growth.

Led the launch of a $500,000 regional water study for long-term county water planning.

- Plans to protect existing water supplies and obtain additional water to accommodate growth.
- Led the launch of a $500,000 regional water study for long-term county water planning.

Energy & the Environment

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Steve Snell

- Prioritizes using taxpayer dollars wisely and making decisions openly.

- Plans to manage growth by addressing traffic congestion and preparing infrastructure, including long-term transportation and water solutions.

Steve is from Leander, Texas. He attended Texas Tech University. He has a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in education from Texas Tech University. He lives with his wife, Amy, and their daughter, Madison, and son, Will, in Leander. He attends his local church.

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Supports economic growth through friendly policies for small businesses and large corporations.

Believes in "ensuring taxpayer dollars are used wisely and decisions are made in the open."

Wants to address traffic congestion and invest in long-term transportation and water solutions.

Williamson County has 1,400 miles of county-owned roads to maintain, with constant construction to expand the transportation system.

Believes in "promoting economic opportunity while protecting our natural resources and quality of life."

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- Presides over commissioners court, county’s policy-making body. Helps adopt county budget, sets county tax rates, oversees building and maintaining county infrastructure, and other county government operations.
- Serves as judge of county court, taking on misdemeanor criminal and small civil cases, probate matters, and appeals from the justice of the peace court.
- Performs administration duties, ranging from hearings for beer and wine license applications to calling elections. Can serve as budget officer in counties with a smaller population.
- Serves as county’s emergency management director, with authority to designate an assistant to emergency management issues as emergency management coordinator.
- Represents county at ceremonial occasions and on various boards and committees, including Election Commission, Workforce Governing Board, and Bail Bond Board.
- County Judges are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a county resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for county judges range from $47,425 to $198,921, set by the county’s commissioners court.

Leads your county’s policy-making board.