GEORGETOWN — Commissioners announced a search to replace Tax Assessor-Collector Larry Gaddes, who stepped down last week after 16 years working for Williamson County.
He has accepted a position as deputy executive director of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, according to officials.
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Gaddes’ replacement appointed by the Williamson County Commissioners Court will hold the spot until the general election Nov. 3, and the winner of that race will serve out the unexpired term ending on Dec. 31, 2028.
Gaddes, a Republican, was elected as tax assessorcollector and started work January 2017. From 2010 to 2016, he was the chief deputy for the office.
“I am honored for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Williamson County, immensely proud of the work of our office and deeply grateful to have served with such an amazing staff,” said Gaddes in a release.
In Texas, a tax assessor- collector holds an elected position charged with calculating and billing property taxes and leads the local agency for vehicle titles and registrations.
According to officials, under Gaddes’ leadership the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office was one of only three in Texas to win the state’s highest award for motor-vehicle processing, the Gold Level Recognition, in 2025.
The Gold Level honors county offices for accuracy, compliance and customer service. Williamson County, with more than 250,000 residents, received a 99.56% customer satisfaction rating, state officials said.
Other key statistics for the county related to the award include 140,000 processed vehicle titles and more than 580,000 registered vehicles.
Annette Quintero, director of vehicle titles and registration for TxDMV, told commissioners during a meeting the Tax Assessor- Collector’s Office stood out for its operational excellence, focus on customer satisfaction and consistent compliance.
“Their commitment to accuracy, timely remittance and fraud awareness sets a high standard for motor vehicle offices across the state,” Quintero said.
