Gravell announced his resignation at the county Commissioners Court meeting. District Judge Betsy Lambeth swore Gravell into his new office as advocate a few minutes after Gravell resigned.

Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell has resigned after he accepted an appointment to President Trump’s Small Business Administration (SBA). Gravell will take on the role as Region 6 advocate for the SBA in the Office of Advocacy,

He's accepted a position with the U.S. Small Business Administration, a federal agency that provides support to small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell resigned Tuesday to take a position with the Trump administration. Gravell made the announcement shortly before the county's regular scheduled Commissioners Court meeting. Afterwards, he was sworn into his new position by 425th District Judge Betsy Lambeth.

A special session will be held Friday to accept Gravell's resignation and to discuss appointing a new county judge.