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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Nonpartisan voter guide · Texas

Catherine Totty

Candidate · November 3, 2026 general election

Catherine Totty

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