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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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County Tax Assessor-Collector – Unexpired Term

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

Williamson County
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Catherine TottyCatherine TottyRepublican Incumbent
Eric HankeEric HankeDemocratic
On ballot as
Catherine Totty
Eric Hanke
Current role
Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector (since July 2026; appointed)
Field representative and financial educator, Texas County and District Retirement System (per campaign)
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)
  • Moved to Georgetown in 1997 to attend Southwestern University (per campaign)
  • Performing songwriter and musician (per campaign)
  • Grew up in the Dallas area (per campaign)
  • Homeowner in Liberty Hill for the last 10 years (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)
  • 12 years with the Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS) (per campaign)
  • Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC) designation (per campaign)
  • Ran for U.S. House, Texas District 31 (March 2020 Democratic primary) (per Ballotpedia)
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"
  • Taxpayer advocacy: "I will make it a priority to educate the people of Williamson County" on how taxes are calculated
  • Efficient service: "maintaining high levels of customer service, while looking for ways to improve workflow and efficiency"
  • Financial integrity: says he will handle collecting and distributing taxes "with the utmost care and accountability"
  • Modernization: "I will seek to use technology to modernize the processes and procedures of the tax office"
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
  • Property taxes and budget: Campaign site: "Most people do not understand how their taxes are calculated, or how their property tax rates are established." Says he will educate residents on the process.
  • Growth and infrastructure: Campaign site: wants to "improve workflow and efficiency to meet the needs of a growing county"
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: Campaign site: says careful tax collection ensures "our schools, first responders, and other local entities have the resources they need to serve the public"
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)
  • State Rep. John Bucy (listed by campaign)
  • Williamson County Commissioner Terry Cook (listed by campaign)
  • Round Rock City Councilman Frank Ortega (listed by campaign)
  • Travis County Constable Carlos Lopez (listed by campaign)
  • Fmr. Cedar Park Council Member Heather Sanders Jefts (listed by campaign)
  • Fmr. Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
votecatherinetotty.com
hankefortexas.com
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
Eric Hanke

Eric Hanke

Democratic
On ballot as
Eric Hanke
Current role
Field representative and financial educator, Texas County and District Retirement System (per campaign)
Background
  • Moved to Georgetown in 1997 to attend Southwestern University (per campaign)
  • Performing songwriter and musician (per campaign)
  • Grew up in the Dallas area (per campaign)
  • Homeowner in Liberty Hill for the last 10 years (per campaign)
Experience
  • 12 years with the Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS) (per campaign)
  • Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC) designation (per campaign)
  • Ran for U.S. House, Texas District 31 (March 2020 Democratic primary) (per Ballotpedia)
Top priorities
  • Taxpayer advocacy: "I will make it a priority to educate the people of Williamson County" on how taxes are calculated
  • Efficient service: "maintaining high levels of customer service, while looking for ways to improve workflow and efficiency"
  • Financial integrity: says he will handle collecting and distributing taxes "with the utmost care and accountability"
  • Modernization: "I will seek to use technology to modernize the processes and procedures of the tax office"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: Campaign site: "Most people do not understand how their taxes are calculated, or how their property tax rates are established." Says he will educate residents on the process.
  • Growth and infrastructure: Campaign site: wants to "improve workflow and efficiency to meet the needs of a growing county"
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: Campaign site: says careful tax collection ensures "our schools, first responders, and other local entities have the resources they need to serve the public"
Endorsements
  • State Rep. John Bucy (listed by campaign)
  • Williamson County Commissioner Terry Cook (listed by campaign)
  • Round Rock City Councilman Frank Ortega (listed by campaign)
  • Travis County Constable Carlos Lopez (listed by campaign)
  • Fmr. Cedar Park Council Member Heather Sanders Jefts (listed by campaign)
  • Fmr. Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
hankefortexas.com

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