West Lake Hills is a city in Travis County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, it's population was 3,444. It is a suburb west of central Austin. West Lake Hills was founded by Emmett Shelton and incorporated in 1953. Shelton played a significant role as a land planner for the city. The Emmett Shelton Bridge, named in his honor, is an important infrastructure that connects West Lake Hills with Austin.