Government of Travis County, Texas
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| Seat: Austin |
| Population (2020): 1,290,188 |
| County Commissioners: 5 |
| County Website: Official website |
The county government of Travis County is located in Austin, Texas. The county was first established in 1840. It covers a total of 989 square miles in central Texas.[1]
Elections
2025
Travis County, Texas was scheduled to hold a general election for the Wells Branch Community Library District board on November 4, 2025, but the election was canceled after only two candidates filed for the two available seats. The filing deadline for this election was August 18, 2025.
2024
Travis County, Texas, held general elections for county attorney, district attorney, sheriff, tax assessor-collector, county commission, community college district, limited district, municipal utility district, library district, constables, county court at law judges, district court judges, justices of the peace judges, and probate court judges on November 5, 2024. A primary was scheduled for March 5, 2024. Primaries in which no candidates filed were canceled. The filing deadline for this election was December 11, 2023, and the filing deadline for community college district, limited district, municipal utility district, and library district seats was August 19, 2024.
Three seats for the Travis Central Appraisal District were up for election on May 4, 2024. A general runoff was scheduled for June 15, 2024. If no candidates win a majority of the votes in the general elections, the two candidates with the most votes advance to a general runoff. The filing deadline was February 16, 2024.
2023
Travis County, Texas, held general elections for two library district board seats on November 7, 2023. The filing deadline for this election was August 21, 2023.
2022
Travis County, Texas, held general elections for county clerk, district clerk, treasurer, county commission, community college district board, limited district board, municipal utility district board, library district board, commissioners court judge, county court at law judges, district court judges, probate courts judges, and justices of the peace courts on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for March 1, 2022. A primary runoff, if needed, was scheduled for May 24, 2022. The filing deadline for this election was December 13, 2021.
2021
Travis County, Texas, was scheduled to hold general elections for two library district board seats on November 2, 2021. The filing deadline for this election was August 16, 2021. The election was canceled due to a lack of opposition and the candidates won without appearing on the ballot.[2]
2020
Travis County, Texas, held a special general election for Travis County Commissioners Court judge and general elections for sheriff, county court at law, county attorney, district attorney, tax assessor-collector, commissioners, constable for precincts 1 through 5, limited district board, municipal utility district board, library district board, and judgeships on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for March 3, 2020. The filing deadline for this election was December 9, 2019. The filing deadline for the limited district board, municipal utility district board, and library district board seats was August 17, 2020.
2019
Travis County, Texas, held general elections for two library district board seats on November 5, 2019. The filing deadline for this election was August 19, 2019.
2018
Travis County, Texas, held general elections for county commissioner, district clerk, county clerk, county treasurer, limited district board, municipal utility district board, and library district board on November 6, 2018. If a race had multiple candidates for a party nomination, a primary was held on March 6, 2018.
2016
Travis County held elections for county commission, all five constables, county attorney, sheriff, county tax assessor-collector, and the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees in 2016. The general election was held on November 8, 2016. A primary election was held on March 1, and a primary runoff took place on May 24. The filing deadline for those wishing to run in this election was December 14, 2015.[3]
Elected officials
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Commissioners court
- See also: County commission
The commissioners court functions as the county's primary legislative and policy-making body. Most boards also control county land usage, oversee environmental issues and possess executive powers, meaning they have the authority to appoint or remove departmental heads. The Travis County Commissioners Court is made up of the county judge, who serves as the county's chief executive officer, and four commissioners. The judge is elected county-wide and the commissioners are elected by district.[4]
The table below provides information on each of the commissioners:
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
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| Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 | Jeff Travillion | 2017 |
| Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 | Brigid Shea | 2015 |
| Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 3 | Ann Howard | January 1, 2021 |
| Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 | Margaret Gómez | 1995 |
| Travis County Judge | Andy Brown | November 17, 2020 |
The widget below automatically displays information about their meetings. The topic list contains a sampling of keywords that Voterheads, a local government monitoring service, found in each meeting agenda. Click the meeting link to see more info and the full agenda:
Appraisal district
The Travis Central Appraisal District is served by nine members appointed by the governing bodies of eligible taxing units participating in the appraisal district and three members elected at large in a general election. If the county tax assessor-collector is not appointed to the board they serve as an ex-officio member.[5] The role of board members includes hiring a chief appraiser, appointing the Appraisal Review Board, setting the district's budget, and approving contracts. The board of directors have no authority to set values or appraisal methods.[6]
The table below provides information on each of the board members:
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
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| Travis Central Appraisal District | Debbie Cartwright | |
| Travis Central Appraisal District | Nicole Conley | |
| Travis Central Appraisal District | John Havenstrite | January 1, 2025 |
| Travis Central Appraisal District | James Valadez | |
| Travis Central Appraisal District | Blanca Zamora-Garcia | |
| Travis Central Appraisal District, Place 1 | Jett Hanna | July 1, 2024 |
| Travis Central Appraisal District, Place 2 | Daniel Wang | July 1, 2024 |
| Travis Central Appraisal District, Place 3 | Dick Lavine | July 1, 2024 |
| Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector | Celia Israel | January 1, 2025 |
Constables
Travis County is served by five constables who are elected by district to four-year terms. A constable is "an authorized peace officer and is the chief process server of the justice court."[7]
The table below provides information on each of the constables:[8]
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
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| Travis County Constable Precinct 1 | Tonya Nixon | January 1, 2021 |
| Travis County Constable Precinct 2 | Adan Ballesteros | 2009 |
| Travis County Constable Precinct 3 | Stacy Suits | 2017 |
| Travis County Constable Precinct 4 | George Morales III | 2017 |
| Travis County Constable Precinct 5 | Carlos Lopez | 2013 |
Other elected officials
Travis County residents also elect the following public officials:
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
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| Travis County Attorney | Delia Garza | January 1, 2021 |
| Travis County Clerk | Dyana Limon-Mercado | January 1, 2023 |
| Travis County District Attorney | José Garza | January 1, 2021 |
| Travis County District Clerk | Velva Price | 2015 |
| Travis County Sheriff | Sally Hernandez | 2017 |
| Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector | Celia Israel | January 1, 2025 |
| Travis County Treasurer | Dolores Ortega Carter | 1987 |
Special districts
- See also: Special districts
Special districts are a form of local government that exist to fulfill a specific purpose within a certain geographic area. This region can be as large as a county or smaller than a city block. Special districts have the power to tax their local residents in order to fund operational expenditures. Although a special district may be formed for any stated purpose, the most common examples include library, hospital, transportation, airport, utility, conservation, sanitation, fire control, and flood control districts.
Education
The Austin Community College (ACC) District Board of Trustees is composed of nine members who are elected to six-year terms. According to ACC's website, "The Board of Trustees represents residents of the ACC taxing district and is responsible for establishing policies that govern the educational programs and providing high-level guidance and leadership to ensure the College meets the needs of the communities served."[9]
The table below provides information on each of the trustees:
Lost Creek Limited District
North Austin Municipal Utility District
Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District
Each municipal utility district board consists of five members: four elected and one appointed by the Austin City Council.
Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1
| Office | Name | Date term ends |
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| Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1 | Jed Crump | November 7, 2028 |
| Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1 | Steven Pierce | November 3, 2026 |
| Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1 | Hank Smith | November 7, 2028 |
| Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1 | Robert Thompson | November 7, 2028 |
Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 2
| Office | Name | Date term ends |
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| Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 2 | Steve Ashlock | May 6, 2028 |
| Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 2 | Frank Del Castillo | May 6, 2028 |
| Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 2 | Valena Despenza | May 6, 2028 |
| Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 2 | Mark Schindler | May 2, 2026 |
Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3
| Office | Name | Date term ends |
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| Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3 | Madison Buckner | November 3, 2026 |
| Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3 | Sara Gleason | November 7, 2028 |
| Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3 | J. Robert Long | November 3, 2026 |
| Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3 | Vacant |
Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4
| Office | Name | Date term ends |
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| Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4 | Peggy Croslin | November 7, 2028 |
| Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4 | Valena Despenza | November 3, 2026 |
| Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4 | Celeste Hubert | November 3, 2026 |
| Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4 | Terri Talley Nassour | November 7, 2028 |
Tanglewood Forest Limited District
Wells Branch Community Library District
Wells Branch Municipal Utility District
Recent news
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See also
| Travis County, Texas | Texas | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Texas State Historical Association, "Travis County," accessed September 20, 2016
- ↑ Travis County Clerk, "Order of Cancellation," accessed January 10, 2025
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed September 1, 2016
- ↑ Travis County, Texas, "Commissioners Court," accessed September 20, 2016
- ↑ statutes.capitol.texas.gov, "TAX CODE CHAPTER 6. LOCAL ADMINISTRATION," accessed May 8, 2024
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "Texans get their first crack at electing the people overseeing the state’s complicated property appraisal process," May 3, 2024
- ↑ Texas Association of Counties, "Guide to Texas Laws for County Officials," 2016
- ↑ Travis County, Texas, "Constables," accessed September 20, 2016
- ↑ Austin Community College, "Board of Trustees," accessed September 20, 2016
