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After about four hours of interviews in executive session, Williamson County commissioners named Steven Snell as the next county judge during a special-called March 27 meeting.
What we know
Commissioners voted to appoint Snell in a split 3-1 vote, with Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles voting against the motion.
Snell is the superintendent at Liberty Hill ISD, according to the district’s website.
According to local government code, a county judge appointed by commissioners to fill a vacancy will hold office until the next general election—or November 2026.
The decision was made after commissioners interviewed Snell and three other candidates the afternoon of March 27, including:
One more thing
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
