In a nutshell
The county hosted a “topping-out” ceremony to commemorate the occasion for the administration building, which is set to open spring 2026, according to a news release.
As part of the ceremony, one American flag was placed above the future commissioners courtroom, and a second flag was placed by the entrance of the building.
“This new location will provide for the needs of the third fastest-growing county in Texas, while providing the same dedication residents expect from us for the next 100 years,” Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey said in the release.
The three-story, 120,000-square-foot building will house 12 county departments, including the:
- County Commissioners Courtroom
- County judge’s office
- County tax assessor/collector's Georgetown office
- County clerk’s records division
- County treasurer
- County auditor
- County manager
- Budget office
- Legal department
- Purchasing department
- Community Development Block Grants
- Public affairs office
There are over 1,900 county employees serving more than 727,000 residents in Williamson County, Covey said.
Funding the project
The $90 million administration building was designed by Marmon Mok Architecture and is being constructed by Chasco Constructors. The project broke ground in May.
The project’s funding comes from a 2021 tax anticipation note, which allows government entities to issue debt and repay with future tax collections, according to previous Community Impact reporting.
What they’re saying
The building was purposefully designed to allow staff or residents to view the Williamson County Courthouse dome from inside the administration building.
“We're excited about the future home, but we want to continue to honor the county's past,” Covey said.
Steven Snell, the incoming county judge, said he’s grateful for the opportunity to serve Williamson County.
“The county’s strategic plan outlines the path forward for higher performing government, and that is our job—to serve efficiently and effectively in the highest performing capacity that we can,” Snell said.
Marmon Mok Architecture partner Edgar Farrera said the project will “surely be a career highlight” for everyone involved.
“As architects, we aspire to work on buildings that are timeless and of enduring significance. The Williamson County Administration Building is such a building,” Farrera said.
