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2026 Texas General Election

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Steve Snell

Steve Snell is from Leander, Texas. He holds both bachelor's and master's degrees from Texas Tech University. He is married and a father. Steve is a lifelong conservative Christian.

Williamson County Judge Steven Snell shares his priorities

Steve is the county judge for Williamson County. He previously served as the superintendent of Liberty Hill Independent School District for six years. Before that, he was the superintendent for Spring Hill Independent School District and an assistant superintendent for Hutto Independent School District. 

County Judge | Williamson County, TX

Steven is currently the Williamson County judge. He was appointed to the position in April 2025. Before his appointment, he served as the superintendent of the Liberty Hill Independent School District.

Meet Williamson County's new judge, Steven Snell | FOX 7 Austin

Liberty Hill ISD Superintendent Steven Snell resigns to become ...

As a former superintendent for Liberty Hill ISD for six years, Snell has experience in educational administration.

For Candidate Steve Snell on Issue judicial-administration:  
Advocates for addressing traffic congestion and investing in long-term transportation and water solutions.

Supports law enforcement, first responders, and public safety initiatives to enhance family security.

For Candidate Steve Snell on Issue judicial-administration: Advocates for expanding access to healthcare and mental health services for all residents.

For Candidate Steve Snell on Issue judicial-administration:  
Aims to make housing more attainable for working families through responsible development.

Commits to ensuring taxpayer dollars are used wisely and that decisions are made transparently.

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

Commits to transparency and collaboration with local communities, planning to hold regular town hall meetings for resident engagement and feedback.

Founded the Liberty Hill Education Foundation, raising over $800,000 for teacher grants and student scholarships.

Serves on the Youth Pastor Council and founded the “Adopt a School Program,” connecting local churches with schools to support students and educators.

Resides in Leander and holds both bachelor's and master’s degrees from Texas Tech University.

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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.