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.

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.