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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas

County Seat: GeorgetownEst: 1848
County Borders: N: Bell; NE: Milam; E: Lee; SE: Bastrop; SW & W: Travis; NW: Burnet
Population (2016): 528,718Businesses (2015): 9,842COL Index (2009): 83.3
Zip Codes: 76527 76530 76537 76573 76574 76578 78613 78615 78626 78627 78628 78630 78633
7863478641 78642 78646 78664 78665 78673 78674 78680 78681 78682 78683 78717 78729
Area Codes: 254, 512Time Zone: CST
Center Line Coordinates: 30° 40' N; 97° 35' W
Major Highways: US-183, US-79; IH-35; TX-95, TX-29
Rivers: San GabrielLakes:
Area: 1,118 smElevation:

Quick Link To: Directory Listings In This County


BACKGROUND INFORMATION

CITIES & TOWNS IN THIS COUNTY:
  • Communities: Austin, Bartlett, Cedar Park, Coupland, Florence, Georgetown, Granger, Hutto, Jarrell, Jonah, Leander, Liberty Hill, Macedonia, Norman's Crossing, Round Rock, Schwertner, Taylor, Thorndale, Thrall, Walburg, Waterloo, Weir
Not all of Williamson County is within the Texas Hill Country. Only the western half of the county area is in the Hill Country. The approximate dividing line is IH-35. For our definition of the boundaries of the Texas Hill Country, see: Definition & Maps

COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
  • County Judge: Dan Gattis, 512-943-1550
    Main: 512-943-1100
    County Courthouse, 710 Main St, Georgetown, TX 78626
    Web: wilco.org, Email: ctyjudge@wilco.org
REGIONAL SUPPORT COUNCILS:
  • Capital Area Council Of Governments (CAPCOG)
    Ofc: 512-916-6000, Fax: 512-916-6001
    6800 Burleson Rd, Bldg 310, Ste 165, Austin, TX 78744
    capcog.org; bvoights@capcog.org
CHAMBER, TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: See city web sites

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Agriculture, tourism

EVENT CALENDAR: For full details on these and nearby events see Festivals & Major Events, Trade Days & Farmers Markets and calendars on our other focus topic pages accessible from the menu above.

WEATHER: Local Weather; Hill Country-wide Weather

MEDIA COVERAGE: See full details in Directory below.
  • On-Line News: Google News
  • Newspapers: Williamson County Sun, 512-930-4824; wilcosun.com
  • Radio/TV, Articles & Videos:
MAPS: Local Google Map; Williamson County Map; Hill Country Special Maps

HISTORY: TXGenWeb
  • Handbook Of Texas Online: TSHA
  • County TXGenWeb Project: Genealogical/historical information, including cemeteries, markers, maps, census data, surname queries): TXGenWeb
  • Williamson County Historical Commission: See full details in Directory below.
  • Three-Legged Willie
  • More History: See Portal city profiles in list shown above.
CEMETERIES: See listings in each town, and: Williamson County Cemetery Photos, Facts & Directions

OTHER PROFILES: City Data; TXCIP (not available); Texas Escapes (not available); US Census Quick Facts; Wikipedia

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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, JUDGE: County Judge Dan Gattis, 512-943-1550; Main: 512-943-1100; County Courthouse, 710 Main St, Georgetown, TX 78626. wilco.org, ctyjudge@wilco.org

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, APPRAISAL DISTRICT: 512-930-3787; 625 FM-1460, Georgetown TX 78626-8050. wcad.org

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, HISTORICAL COMMISSION: williamson-county-historical-commission.org

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, SHERIFF: 512-943-1300; 508 S Rock St, Georgetown, TX 78626. Sheriff James R. Wilson; Email: jameswilson@wilco.org


STATE & FEDERAL OFFICES LOCATED IN THIS COUNTY
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE OFFICE: District 08 Office-Central)
512-943-3300; 100 Wilco Way, Ste AG201, Georgetown, TX 78626
Web: williamson.agrilife.org, Email: williamson-tx@tamu.edu
Texas Department Of Public Safety
TEXAS DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS): 512-424-2000; 5805 N Lamar, Austin, TX 78752. txdps.state.tx.us. Responsible for statewide law enforcement and vehicle regulation.
Local: 512-486-2800; 216 E Wells Branch Pkwy, Pflugerville, TX 78660

USPO US POST OFFICES: 800-275-8777. usps.com
  • 512-259-1965; 801 US-183, Leander, TX 78646
  • 512-515-6308, 2655 RR-1869, Liberty Hill, TX 78642-9998

STATE & FEDERAL OFFICES LOCATED ELSEWHERE
THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY

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Attention-Emergencies & Disasters DISASTER & EMERGENCY SERVICES: Beyond dialing 911 for emergency services (police, fire, rescue), when a major destructive event occurs (wind damage, flooding, explosion, wildland fire, mass casualty incidents, terrorism, etc.), response services are organized based on the disaster coverage area and severity:
    • Emergency Shelters & Local Relief Services Mostly Within A City: Depending on local needs and incident circumstances, check with local service and information organizations and locations that can be found on the Portal city page for each town/city, per the above Portal menu at the top of each page. On these city pages you can determine their open/close status and scope of services (shelter, showers, food, clothing, financial, essential supplies, other) presently offered, and donations (food, clothing, cash, other) they will accept. Their scope can change quickly based on the extent of damage and needs. The city pages also include emergency contacts for major utilities that are often affected during such incidents, including power, water, communications, etc.
    • Multiple City Or County-wide Incidents: See County Judge's office for Emergency Management, and Sheriff's Dept above.
    • Multiple County Incidents: See our Portal Focus Topic Page on Emergency Services for comprehensive information on area-wide emergency resources and contacts (Red Cross, TCEQ, Alert Systems, etc.).
    • CAPCOG Emergency Alert System: 866-484-3264; Web Sign-Up. A free, automated system whereby you can be notified (via phone call, text, or mobile app) by your local emergency response team in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Examples: evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices, severe weather and missing child reports.


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NON-PROFITS, PUBLIC SERVICE & SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS


WITH OFFICES LOCATED WITHIN THIS COUNTY: Native Plant Society

See detailed listings in each city/town in this county. Use the list with city links for this county at the top of this profile page. Or, use the Menu at the top of every page for city links.

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY OF TEXAS: npsot.org. Promoting research, conservation and utilization of native plants and plant habitats of Texas through education, outreach and example. A non-profit organization supported by grants, donations and member dues.
Local: Williamson County Chapter, npsot.org/wp/wilco. 2nd Thur, 6:30-8:30p, at Public Library, 402 W 8th St, Georgetown, TX 78626

TFBTEXAS FARM BUREAU - WILLIAMSON COUNTY: 512-365-5212; 2301 N Main St, Taylor, TX 76574.
texasfarmbureau.org.
A county-wide non-profit, providing a political voice regarding agriculture,
as well as insurance, financing and education services.

Texas Master GardenersTEXAS MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION: txmg.org. A non-profit organization under the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Program. Mission is to disseminate horticulture education on gardening, water conservation, soil maintenance, native & earthkind planting.
Local club: Williamson County Master Gardeners, 512-943-3300; Williamson County Extension Office, 3151 SE Inner Loop Rd, Ste A, Georgetown, TX 78626. Counties served: Williamson.

TEXAS MASTER NATURALISTS: txmn.org. A non-profit organization under the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Program in concert with Texas Parks & Wildlife. Mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources Texas Master Naturalistsand natural areas within their communities.
Local: Good Water Chapter, 512-943-3300; Williamson County Extension Office, 3151 SE Inner Loop Rd, Ste A, Georgetown, TX 78626. Counties served: Williamson. txmn.org/goodwater

TEXAS RIO GRANDE LEGAL AID (TRLA): 1-888-988-9996; 4920 IH-35 N, Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78751. trla.org. A non-profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible low-income residents in 68 counties of SW Texas, including the Hill Country, and also represents migrant and seasonal farm workers. No local permanent offices (except nearby Austin and San Antonio), however visits are made to some cities. Start eligibility application process on web or call for appointment. Free Legal AidCounties served: Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Comal, Edwards, Gillespie, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Medina, Real, Travis, Uvalde, Williamson

WILLIAMSON BURNET COUNTY (WBC) OPPORTUNITIES: wbco.net. A nonprofit community action agency serving Williamson and Burnet County residents since 1966. Provides assistance with affordable housing and basic needs, Meals on Wheels, Head Start and Early Head Start programs. To receive assistance, call the WBC Opportunities Community Services office.
Nearest Local office: 512-763-1400; 604 High Tech Dr, Georgetown, TX 78626

WILLIAMSON MUSEUM: 512-943-1670; 716 S Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626. williamsonmuseum.org

Note: See chamber, tourism & economic development listings in profile section above.

Note: For Hill Country-wide non-profits, public service and social service organizations, see Hill Country Information

WITH OFFICES LOCATED OUTSIDE THIS COUNTY:

Red Cross AMERICAN RED CROSS, Central Texas Chapter:
512-928-4271; 800-928-4271;
2218 Pershing Dr, Austin, TX 78723. centex.redcross.org. A humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Serves Burnet, Hays, Llano, Travis & Williamson counties.

CENTRAL TEXAS ASSN OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT, INC: 512-352-3565. centraltexasrcd.presspublisher.org. A non-profit who's mission is to provide support through regional and state-wide education, leadership and coordination in the development, conservation and wise use of human resources. Counties Served: Bexar, Bastrop, Bell, Caldwell, Coryell, Falls, Hays, Limestone, McLennan, Milam, Travis, Williamson

Community ActionCOMMUNITY ACTION, INC. OF CENTRAL TEXAS: communityaction.com. Develops opportunities for people and communities to realize their potential. Adult education, Head Start, utility assistance, senior citizens, primary health services, family planning, HIV/AIDS assistance, breast & cervical cancer outreach, prescription assistance, home visiting.
Nearest local office: 512-392-1161; POB 748, 101 Uhland Rd, Ste 107, San Marcos, TX 78666




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HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:

For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash),
telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom


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