McLennan County, TX elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in McLennan County: 15 seats on 6 elected bodies. 12 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Commissioners Court
McLennan County Commissioners Court
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Judge | Scott Felton source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, Precinct 1 | Jim Smith source | |
| County Commissioner, Precinct 2 | Donis "D.L." Wilson source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, Precinct 3 | Will Jones source | |
| County Commissioner, Precinct 4 | Ben Perry source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Clerk | Andy Harwell source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Criminal District Attorney | Josh Tetens source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| District Clerk | Ralph Strother source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Tax Assessor-Collector | Randy H. Riggs source |
Special districts
McLennan County Justices of the Peace
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1 | Dianne L. Hensley source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2 | Gary W. Durham source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 | James E. Lee, Jr source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 | David W. Pareya source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 | Brian Richardson source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 | Lucyann Sanchez-Miramontez source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
How many local governments McLennan County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 52 local governments in McLennan County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 19 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 19 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 13 | 1 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in McLennan County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 27% · White 54.1% · Black 13.5% · Asian 1.7% · Other or more than one race 3.7% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in McLennan County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.0% | 5,303 | 127,414 | 132,717 |
| August 2026 | 4.3% | 5,692 | 127,060 | 132,752 |
| July 2026 | 4.6% | 6,040 | 126,581 | 132,621 |
| June 2026 | 4.6% | 6,125 | 125,889 | 132,014 |
| May 2026 | 4.0% | 5,216 | 126,665 | 131,881 |
| April 2026 | 3.6% | 4,763 | 126,987 | 131,750 |
| March 2026 | 3.8% | 4,957 | 126,865 | 131,822 |
| February 2026 | 4.1% | 5,495 | 126,940 | 132,435 |
| January 2026 | 4.2% | 5,537 | 126,304 | 131,841 |
| December 2025 | 3.6% | 4,736 | 127,358 | 132,094 |
| November 2025 | 4.2% | 5,525 | 127,561 | 133,086 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.2% | 5,602 | 127,488 | 133,090 |
| August 2025 | 4.4% | 5,796 | 126,972 | 132,768 |
| July 2025 | 4.3% | 5,718 | 126,324 | 132,042 |
| June 2025 | 4.1% | 5,331 | 125,789 | 131,120 |
| May 2025 | 3.7% | 4,884 | 126,179 | 131,063 |
| April 2025 | 3.4% | 4,474 | 126,876 | 131,350 |
| March 2025 | 3.7% | 4,899 | 126,261 | 131,160 |
| February 2025 | 4.0% | 5,297 | 125,929 | 131,226 |
| January 2025 | 4.0% | 5,183 | 125,283 | 130,466 |
| December 2024 | 3.4% | 4,415 | 126,661 | 131,076 |
| November 2024 | 3.8% | 5,029 | 126,364 | 131,393 |
| October 2024 | 3.8% | 5,009 | 126,495 | 131,504 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.0% | 5,222 | 126,547 | 131,769 |
| 2024 | 3.8% | 4,985 | 125,646 | 130,631 |
| 2023 | 3.8% | 4,867 | 123,825 | 128,692 |
| 2022 | 3.7% | 4,656 | 121,283 | 125,939 |
| 2021 | 4.9% | 6,091 | 117,704 | 123,795 |
| 2020 | 6.2% | 7,461 | 112,677 | 120,138 |
| 2019 | 3.4% | 3,991 | 114,548 | 118,539 |
| 2018 | 3.7% | 4,285 | 112,936 | 117,221 |
| 2017 | 4.0% | 4,630 | 112,075 | 116,705 |
| 2016 | 4.0% | 4,595 | 110,079 | 114,674 |
Crime reported in McLennan County
By police agency (13)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco Police Department | 2025 | 610 | 2,644 | 148,165 |
| McLennan County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 92 | 336 | 48,675 |
| Hewitt Police Department | 2025 | 26 | 153 | 16,923 |
| Robinson Police Department | 2025 | 12 | 100 | 13,120 |
| Bellmead Police Department | 2025 | 37 | 296 | 10,632 |
| Woodway Police Department | 2025 | 8 | 101 | 9,754 |
| Lacy-Lakeview Police Department | 2025 | 35 | 110 | 7,275 |
| McGregor Police Department | 2020 | 17 | 46 | 5,368 |
| West Police Department | 2025 | 3 | 10 | 2,607 |
| Beverly Hills Police Department | 2025 | 10 | 66 | 1,840 |
| Lorena Police Department | 2025 | 1 | 15 | 1,797 |
| Bruceville-Eddy Police Department | 2025 | 2 | 10 | 1,464 |
| Riesel Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1,067 |
Quick answers
- Who is the McLennan County County Clerk?
- Andy Harwell is the County Clerk of McLennan County, Texas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the McLennan County Criminal District Attorney?
- Josh Tetens is the Criminal District Attorney of McLennan County, Texas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the McLennan County District Clerk?
- Ralph Strother is the District Clerk of McLennan County, Texas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the McLennan County Tax Assessor-Collector?
- Randy H. Riggs is the Tax Assessor-Collector of McLennan County, Texas.
- Who are the McLennan County commissioners?
- Scott Felton (County Judge); Jim Smith (Precinct 1); Donis "D.L." Wilson (Precinct 2); Will Jones (Precinct 3); Ben Perry (Precinct 4).
- What is the population of McLennan County?
- About 266,067 people, with a median age of 34; the median household income is $66,643 and 16.6% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in McLennan County?
- 4.0% in September 2026 (preliminary): 5,303 people unemployed in a labor force of 132,717, against 4.2% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in McLennan County?
- 52 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 19 municipal, 19 school district and 13 special district governments.
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