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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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2026 Texas Primary Runoff

Russ Boles

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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 Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Kathy, and their two daughters in Round Rock.

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Elected Officials | Williamson County, TX

Russ is a County Commissioner. He works at the Williamson County Commission, where he manages the county budget to keep taxes low, allocates funding for local law enforcement, and oversees roads and infrastructure projects.

Russ Boles is currently Williamson County Commissioner representing District 4. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his first term.

Plans to keep property taxes low while maintaining essential services for county families and businesses.

Said, "While pushing for fiscal restraint, I've fought against higher taxes and been a watchdog for families. During the pandemic, I ensured federal relief dollars flowed directly to small businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies."

As a state representative, supported first-time residential homeowner exemptions of $5,000 or 1.5% of the home's value, increased property tax exemptions for seniors over 65 and the disabled, and supported overall property rate cuts.

Economy

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

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

As a county commissioner, increased the sheriff's office budget by $12 million and added 15 new positions.

Public Safety

Supports investing in critical infrastructure to maintain community connectivity and support responsible growth.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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- 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, Republican Primary

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