Williamson County
County Commissioner, Precinct 4
Russ Boles
Republican Incumbent- On ballot as
- Russ Boles
- Current role
- Williamson County Commissioner, Precinct 4 (since 2019; elected 2018 and 2022) (per the county)
- Background
- Round Rock High School graduate
- Bachelor's degree, Texas State University
- Law degree, St. Mary's University School of Law
- Events center operator in Round Rock, with his wife (per campaign)
- Has worked as a commercial broker (per campaign)
- Lives in Round Rock (per campaign)
- Experience
- Director, Brazos River Authority (appointed by the Governor); served until his election as commissioner (per campaign)
- Co-founder, Relay for Life in Round Rock (per campaign)
- Served on the boards of the Round Rock and Hutto YMCAs (per campaign)
- Volunteered with the Williamson County Literacy Council (per campaign)
- Top priorities
- Low taxes: "Keeping property taxes low while maintaining essential services"
- Public safety: "Investing in public safety, supporting victims, and strengthening our courts"
- Infrastructure: "responsible, sustainable development, especially around water resources"
- Tidbits
- Property taxes and budget: Campaign site: "When I took office in 2019, the county's tax rate was 0.459029. In 2025, it is 0.413776."
- Growth and infrastructure: Campaign site: "I worked to require developers to prove they have water available to serve a project before final approval is issued."
- Flooding and drainage: Campaign site: says his work includes "safety and drainage projects like Sonterra Boulevard"
- Public safety: Campaign site: "I've increased the sheriff's office budget by $12 million and added 15 new positions."
- Endorsements
- Sheriff Matt Lindemann (listed by campaign)
- County Attorney Dee Hobbs (listed by campaign)
- Larry Gaddes, listed as County Tax Assessor Collector (resigned June 2026) (listed by campaign)
- County Treasurer Scott Heselmeyer (listed by campaign)
- Constable Precinct 4 Paul Leal (listed by campaign)
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- Craig Morgan, Mayor of Round Rock (listed by campaign)
- Dwayne Ariola, Mayor of Taylor (listed by campaign)
- Bruce Waggoner, Mayor of Granger (listed by campaign)
- Patrick Sherek, listed as Mayor of Jarrell (listed by campaign)
- Troy Marx, Mayor of Thrall (listed by campaign)
- Chad Mees, Mayor of Bartlett (listed by campaign)
- Russell Schmidt, Mayor of Coupland (listed by campaign)
- Josh Schroeder, Georgetown (listed among city mayors) (listed by campaign)
- Kristin Stevens, Round Rock Mayor Pro-Tem (listed by campaign)
- Rene Flores, Round Rock City Council (listed by campaign)
- Michelle Ly, Round Rock City Council (listed by campaign)
- Melissa Fleming, Round Rock City Council (listed by campaign)
- Kelly Cmerek, Taylor City Council (listed by campaign)
- Shelli Cobb, Taylor City Council (listed by campaign)
- Kevin Pitts, Georgetown City Council (listed by campaign)
- Peter Gordon, Hutto City Council (listed by campaign)
- Brian Thompson, Hutto City Council (listed by campaign)
- Tanya Clawson, Jarrell City Council (listed by campaign)
- Marco Ortiz, President, Taylor ISD School Board (listed by campaign)
- Billie Logiudice, Hutto ISD School Board (listed by campaign)
- James Matlock, Hutto ISD School Board (listed by campaign)
- Felix Chavez, Hutto ISD School Board (listed by campaign)
- Jeremiah Williams, Upper Brushy Creek WCID (listed by campaign)
- Will Peckham, Upper Brushy Creek WCID (listed by campaign)
- Casey Clawson, Upper Brushy Creek WCID (listed by campaign)
- Jesse Payne, Sonterra MUD Director (listed by campaign)
- Dan Gattis Jr., Former State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Larry Gonzales, Former State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Patrick Rose, Former State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Larry Madsen, Former County Commissioner (listed by campaign)
- Lisa Birkman, Former County Commissioner (listed by campaign)
- Charlie Culpepper, Former Round Rock Mayor (listed by campaign)
- Robert Stluka, Former Round Rock Mayor (listed by campaign)
- Matt Baker, Former Round Rock Mayor Pro Tem (listed by campaign)
- Amberley Kolar, Former Hutto City Council (listed by campaign)
- Brandt Rydell, Former Mayor of Taylor (listed by campaign)
- Jessie Ancira, Former Mayor of Taylor (listed by campaign)
- Brian Seller, Former RRISD Trustee (listed by campaign)
- Andy Webb, Former GISD Trustee (listed by campaign)
- Scott Stribling, Former GISD Trustee (listed by campaign)
- Joe Gonzales, Chair, Hutto Chamber of Commerce (listed by campaign)
- Gary Brown, Director, Hutto Chamber of Commerce (listed by campaign)
- Cynthia Flores, Chair, Brazos River Authority (listed by campaign)
- Jen Henderson, Boardmember, Brazos River Authority (listed by campaign)
- Cary and Saridon Rabb, Williamson County YMCA Board (listed by campaign)
- Mark Dietz, Central Texas Community Foundation (listed by campaign)
- Mike Doss, Director, Central Texas Regional Mobility (listed by campaign)
- Scott Kerwood, Fire Chief, Hutto Fire and Rescue (listed by campaign)
- Rob Bocenegra, Assistant Fire Chief, Hutto Fire and Rescue (listed by campaign)
- Perry Savard, Chair, Hutto Parks Commission (listed by campaign)
- Deana Cavanaugh, Chair, Round Rock Chamber of Commerce (listed by campaign)
- Mason Moses, Director, Williamson County Appraisal District (listed by campaign)
- Jessie Ancira III, Greater Taylor Foundation (listed by campaign)
- Todd Robinson, ESD3 Board (listed by campaign)
- Henry Gideon, ESD3 Board (listed by campaign)
- Morgan Hubbard, ESD3 Board (listed by campaign)
- Janet Hage, Jarrell Public Library (listed by campaign)
- Campaign website
- voterussboles.com
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