Williamson County
County Tax Assessor-Collector – Unexpired Term
Catherine Totty
Republican Incumbent- On ballot as
- Catherine Totty
- Current role
- Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector (since July 2026; appointed)
- Background
- Bachelor's degree in English, cum laude, University of Houston-Victoria
- More than 25 years in banking, lending, financial services and business operations (per county announcement)
- Born and raised in East Texas; moved to Central Texas in 2001 (per campaign)
- Experience
- Appointed by the Commissioners Court July 14, 2026, after Tax Assessor-Collector Larry Gaddes' resignation (accepted by the court June 12, 2026)
- Board member, Williamson Central Appraisal District (as tax assessor-collector)
- Sales Manager and Mortgage Loan Originator, Cardinal Financial Company (when appointed)
- Past roles: assistant vice president, branch manager, team lead, sales manager (per county announcement)
- Top priorities
- "Exceptional Customer Service"
- "Fiscal Responsibility": "protecting taxpayer resources through efficient operations, sound financial management, and accountable leadership"
- "Innovation & Efficiency": "modernizing processes and embracing technology"
- Tidbits
- Property taxes and budget: Campaign site: focuses on "protecting taxpayer resources through efficient operations, sound financial management, and accountable leadership"
- Growth and infrastructure: No public statement found
- Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
- Public safety: No public statement found
- Endorsements
- Deborah Hunt, Former Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector (listed by campaign)
- Matthew Lindemann, Williamson County Sheriff (listed by campaign)
- Kevin Wilkie, Williamson County Constable Precinct Three (listed by campaign)
- Jeff Anderson, Williamson County Constable Precinct Two (listed by campaign)
- Cynthia Long, Williamson County Commissioner Precinct Two (listed by campaign)
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- Russ Boles, Williamson County Commissioner Precinct Four (listed by campaign)
- Michelle Ly, Round Rock City Council Place One (listed by campaign)
- Rene Flores, Round Rock City Council Place Two (listed by campaign)
- Georgetown Area Republican Women (listed by campaign)
- Williamson County Young Republicans (listed by campaign)
- Leander Area Republican Women (listed by campaign)
- Taylor Area Republican Women (listed by campaign)
- Campaign website
- votecatherinetotty.com
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