Runnels County is located in the west-central part of Texas. It is part of the Abilene, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Ballinger.

Runnels County is governed by a four-member Commissioners Court, with each member representing one of the four precincts in the county. The Commissioners Court is responsible for setting the county budget, levying taxes, and setting county policy.

The county is also served by a County Judge, who is elected to a four-year term. The County Judge is responsible for presiding over the Commissioners Court, as well as serving as the county's chief executive officer.

The county is also served by a Sheriff, who is elected to a four-year term. The Sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law and maintaining order in the county.

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