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COUNTY • Fort Bend County, TX

Fort Bend County

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 71.6/100
Statewide Rank: #79 in Texas • Tier Rank: #9 (TIER 1 METRO)
Fiscal Restraint
74.8/100
Regulatory Restraint
77.7/100
Debt Burden
58/100
Population / Scale
769,130
Property Tax Rate
$0.8240
per $100 valuation
Operating Budget
N/A
Outstanding Debt
$1077.4M
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Elected & Governing Officials (23)

AS
Ali Sheikhani
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
ali.sheikhani@fbctx.gov
AM
Andy Meyers
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Andy.Meyers@fortbendcountytx.gov
BM
Beverley McGrew Walker
District Clerk
distclerk@fortbendcountytx.gov
BR
Bill Rickert
County Treasurer
bill.rickert@fortbendcountytx.gov
BM
Brian Middleton
District Attorney
BS
Bridgette Smith-Lawson
County Attorney
bridgette.smith-lawson@fortbendcountytx.gov
CP
Carmen P. Turner
County Tax Assessor-Collector
carmen.turner@fortbendcountytx.gov
CN
Chad Norvell
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
ConstablePct1@fbctx.gov
DW
Daniel Wong
County Judge
FBC.Judge@fbctx.gov
DL
Daryl L. Smith, Sr.
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
DM
Dexter McCoy
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
commpct4@fbctx.gov
EF
Eric Fagan
County Sheriff
eric.fagan@fortbendcountytx.gov
GP
Grady Prestage
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
commpct2@fbctx.gov
JC
JaPaula C. Kemp
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2 (Precinct 2, Place 2)
JP2-2.Court@fbctx.gov
KT
Keisha T. Smith
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
KC
Kelly Crow
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1 (Precinct 1, Place 1)
jp1-1court@fortbendcountytx.gov
KS
Kenneth S. Cannata
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2 (Precinct 3)
kenneth.cannata@fortbendcountytx.gov
LR
Laura Richard
County Clerk
laura.richard@fortbendcountytx.gov
PQ
Patrick Quincy
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
patrick.quincy@fbctx.gov
RG
Roderick Garner
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1 (Precinct 2, Place 1)
SR
Sonia Rash
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 1 (Precinct 3)
TK
Tricia Krenek
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2 (Precinct 1, Place 2)
VM
Vincent Morales
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
commpct1@fbctx.gov

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (5 Fiscal Years)

FY 2026 ADOPTEDFort Bend County FY 2026 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2026 county budget for Fort Bend County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $630.69M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $285.32M, with $98.39M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($479.32M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4400 per $100.

Total Appropriation
$630.7M
General Fund
$491.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$63.1M
Capital Projects
$75.7M
Per Capita
$820
Public Safety: $285.3M (45%)
Public Works: $98.4M (16%)
Administration: $78.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8240 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTEDFort Bend County FY 2025 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2025 county budget for Fort Bend County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $597.89M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $270.49M, with $93.27M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($454.40M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4300 per $100.

Total Appropriation
$597.9M
General Fund
$466.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1547.7M
Capital Projects
$71.7M
Per Capita
$777
Public Safety: $270.5M (45%)
Public Works: $93.3M (16%)
Administration: $74.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8240 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTEDFort Bend County FY 2024 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2024 county budget for Fort Bend County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $568.88M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $257.36M, with $88.75M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($432.35M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4200 per $100.

Total Appropriation
$568.9M
General Fund
$443.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1386.7M
Capital Projects
$68.3M
Per Capita
$740
Public Safety: $257.4M (45%)
Public Works: $88.7M (16%)
Administration: $71.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8240 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTEDFort Bend County FY 2023 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2023 county budget for Fort Bend County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $526.62M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $238.24M, with $82.15M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($400.23M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4200 per $100.

Total Appropriation
$526.6M
General Fund
$410.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1104.0M
Capital Projects
$63.2M
Per Capita
$685
Public Safety: $238.2M (45%)
Public Works: $82.2M (16%)
Administration: $65.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5490 / $100
FY 2022 ADOPTEDFort Bend County FY 2022 Adopted Budget
Official PDF

Adopted FY 2022 county budget for Fort Bend County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $490.67M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $221.98M, with $76.55M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($372.91M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4100 per $100.

Total Appropriation
$490.7M
General Fund
$382.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$909.4M
Capital Projects
$58.9M
Per Capita
$638
Public Safety: $222.0M (45%)
Public Works: $76.5M (16%)
Administration: $61.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4568 / $100

Active Code of Ordinances (8)

Court Order 2026-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2026-2027 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Fort Bend County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisc...
Court Order 2025-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2025-2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Fort Bend County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisc...
Court Order 2024-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2024-2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Fort Bend County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisc...
Ordinance No. 2024-REZ-12 • ZoningOverreach: 58/100
Unified Development & Zoning Code Modernization
Comprehensive amendment to municipal development standards, setback requirements, parking maximums, and commercial zoning overlay districts in Fort Bend County....
Court Order 2023-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2023-2024 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Fort Bend County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisc...
Ordinance No. 2023-FEE-88 • PermitsOverreach: 35/100
Commercial Right-of-Way Permitting & Utility Franchise Fees
Establishes streamlined right-of-way permitting standards, utility excavation bond requirements, and administrative inspection fees in Fort Bend County....
Court Order 2022-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2022-2023 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Fort Bend County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisc...
Court Order 2021-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2021-2022 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Fort Bend County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisc...

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (29)

2026-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - October 08, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on September 24, 2026.3: Take all appropriate action on Agreement with Kaluza, Inc., for professional Engineering, Surveying, and Environmental services regarding West Jasmine Street and Farm Market 521 in an amount not to exceed $24,905, effective through August 4, 2027.  (Fund: Drainage Bond)4: Adjournment.5: PUBLIC HEARINGS:  1:00 p.m.:  Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:6: OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL:   Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:7: COUNTY JUDGE:8: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:9: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:10: AUDITOR:11: BUDGET TRANSFER(s):12: CONSTABLE, PCT. 3:13: COUNTY TREASURER:14: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:15: ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:16: ENGINEERING-PERMITS:17: ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT :18: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:19: HUMAN RESOURCES:DEPARTMENT: QUANTITY OF HOURS20: PARKS & RECREATION:REQUESTOR: PURPOSE21: PROCLAMATION (s) : In accordance with the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum, the following proclamation(s) are submitted for consideration for presentation at a later date.22: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:23: PURCHASING:24: RISK MANAGEMENT:25: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:26: COUNTY JUDGE:27: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:28: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:29: AUDITOR:30: BUDGET & FINANCE:31: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES:32: CONSTABLE, PCT. 133: COURT ADMINISTRATION:34: COUNTY ATTORNEY:35: DISTRICT JUDGE:36: ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:37: ENGINEERING:38: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:39: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:40: LIBRARY:41: MEDICAL EXAMINER:42: PARKS & RECREATION:43: PURCHASING:44: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:45: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:46: Approve Bills.47: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on October 1, 2026.48: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on October 15, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on October 22, 2026.49: WORKSHOP:50: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:51: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:52: Adjournment.
2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - September 24, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of the following meetings as presented: Special Meeting / Public Hearing September 9, 2026; and Regular Meeting September 10, 2026.3: Take all appropriate action on request to award Bid 27-002, term contract for Purchase of Rotary Mowers to Shoppa’s Farm Supply, low bidder meeting specifications for the term October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.4: Take all appropriate action on Agreement with HNTB Corporation for Professional Engineering and Program Management Services in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000, effective through December 31, 2029.  (Fund: Bond Project)5: Take all appropriate action on Agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding impact fees in an amount not to exceed $638,141 effective through December 31, 2026. (Fund: Bond Project)6: Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $50,000 from Flood Bond Contingency into Project No. 19005 to allocate additional funding request associated with Halff Agreement for the development of a flood dashboard.7: Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $638,141 from Flood Bond Contingency into Project No. 26003x Drainage Master Plan West of Rosenberg, to allocate additional funding in connection with a new agreement with Huitt Zollars, Inc..8: Adjournment.9: ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT :10: FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular Board meeting held on September 9, 2026, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:11: FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY:  The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular meeting held on September 9, 2026, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:12: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item(s) has been approved by Commissioners Court; the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and  makes the following recommendation(s) to Commissioners Court:13: HUMAN RESOURCES:DEPARTMENT: QUANTITY OF HOURS14: MEDICAL EXAMINER:15: PARKS & RECREATION:REQUESTOR: PURPOSE16: PROCLAMATION (s) : In accordance with the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum, the following proclamation(s) are submitted for consideration for presentation at a later date.17: PURCHASING:18: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:19: COUNTY JUDGE:20: AUDITOR:21: BUDGET & FINANCE:22: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:23: DISTRICT ATTORNEY:24: ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:25: ENGINEERING:26: FIRE MARSHAL:27: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:28: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:29: HUMAN RESOURCES:30: PURCHASING:31: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:32: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:33: Approve Bills.34: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on September 17, 2026.35: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on October 1, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on October 8, 2026.36: WORKSHOP:37: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:38: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:39: Adjournment.
2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - September 10, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on August 27, 2026.3: Conduct Public Hearing on the proposed FY2027 budget for the Drainage District, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.067.4: Take all appropriate action to assign vehicles to the Drainage District Department as presented in the FY2027 Drainage District Fleet Management.5: Take all appropriate action on the list of take-home vehicles for the Drainage Department for FY2027, pursuant to County Employee Information Manual, Policy 612.6: Take all appropriate action to adopt the 2026 Tax Rate for the Fort Bend County Drainage District and take a record vote, pursuant to Property Tax Code 26.05, as follows: Proposed Drainage District Maintenance Fund: 0.004443 Proposed Drainage Interest & Sinking Fund: 0.005557 Total Proposed Drainage District Rate: 0.0100007: Take all appropriate action to approve the Drainage District Capital Acquisitions and Capital Improvement Projects to be financed for FY2027.8: Take all appropriate action to adopt FY2027 Proposed Positions for the Fort Bend County Drainage District.9: Take all appropriate action to review the Taxpayer Impact Statement for the Drainage Fund, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.067. TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT — DRAINAGE FUND 2025 Adopted Rate 2026 NNR Tax Rate 2026 Proposed Tax Rate Total Tax Rate (per $100 of Value) $             0.010000 $            0.009609 $                  0.010000 Median Homestead Taxable Value $2025Adopted Rate: 2026Proposed Tax Rate$             0.010000: $                  0.010000$              290,612: $                     290,480$                        29: $                              2910: Take all appropriate action to adopt the FY2027 Budget for the Fort Bend County Drainage District and take a record vote, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.068.11: Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP, pursuant to RFP 25-060 for renewal of audit services for the Drainage District, in an amount not to exceed $14,040, effective through September 30, 2027. (Fund: Drainage District)12: Adjournment.13: HUMAN RESOURCES:14: MEDICAL EXAMINER:15: PARKS & RECREATION:Requestor: Purpose16: PROCLAMATION (s) : In accordance with the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum, the following proclamation(s) are submitted for consideration for presentation at a later date.17: PURCHASING:18: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:19: COUNTY JUDGE:20: AUDITOR:21: BUDGET & FINANCE:$          0.412000: $               0.412000$           290,612: $                 290,480$              1,197: $                    1,19722: COUNTY ATTORNEY:23: DISTRICT ATTORNEY:24: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:25: ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:26: ENGINEERING:27: FIRE MARSHAL:28: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:29: LIBRARY:30: PARKS & RECREATION:31: PURCHASING:VEHICLE: FUNDINGChevy Tahoe: Contract Deputy for Tamarron Municipal Utility District No. 222; andChevy Passenger Van: CSCD Basic Supervision.32: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:33: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:34: Approve Bills.35: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on September 3, 2026.36: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on September 17, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on September 24, 2026.37: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:38: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:39: Adjournment.
2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - September 09, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

2026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - August 27, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
22: COUNTY ATTORNEY:1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on August 13, 2026.3: Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $188,500 from Flood Bond Contingency into Project No. 24006x to cover its additional funding request.4: Take all appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement for the Protection of Memorial Park between the Fort Bend County Drainage District and the City of Sugar Land.5: Adjournment.6: Adjournment7: OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL:   Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:8: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:9: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:10: BUDGET TRANSFER(s):11: ENGINEERING-PERMITS:12: ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT :13: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item(s) has been approved by Commissioners Court; the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and  makes the following recommendation(s) to Commissioners Court:14: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:15: HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:16: HUMAN RESOURCES:DEPARTMENT:: QUANTITY OF HOURS:17: PARKS & RECREATION:REQUESTOR: PURPOSE18: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:19: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:20: COUNTY JUDGE:21: AUDITOR:23: COUNTY CLERK:24: ENGINEERING:25: FIRE MARSHAL:26: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:27: HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:28: HUMAN RESOURCES:29: MEDICAL EXAMINER:30: MISCELLANEOUS:31: PARKS & RECREATION:32: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:33: PURCHASING:34: RISK MANAGEMENT:35: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:36: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:37: Approve Bills.38: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on August 20, 2026.39: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on September 4, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on September 10, 2026.40: WORKSHOP:41: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:42: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:43: Adjournment.
2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - August 24, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

2026-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - August 13, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on July 23, 2026.3: Approve request to ratify out-of-state travel for J. Bao to San Diego, California, July 11, 2026, through July 17, 2026, to attend the Environmental Studies Research Institute User Conference (ESRI). (Fund: Travel)4: Record into the minutes the 10/20 Year Write-Off of Property Taxes pursuant to Texas Property Tax Code Section 33.05 for the Fort Bend County Drainage District on behalf of the Office of Carmen Turner, Tax Assessor-Collector.5: Take all appropriate action on the dedication of 0.0597,0.0059 and 0.0049 acres of Drainage Easement situated in the F. Foster Survey, A-26, along Flewellen Creek to Fort Bend County Drainage District within Fort Bend County Precinct 1, and authorize the County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost.6: Take all appropriate action on request to negotiate RFP 26-045 Acquisition Services for HUD CDBG-MIT Regional Mitigation Program at the Simonton Pinch Point for Fort Bend County, with Contract Land Staff, LLC, the most highly qualified respondent.7: Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc., pursuant to RFP 25-066, Mussel Survey and Relocation Services for Fort Bend County Drainage District, to extend the time of performance through November 30, 2027, with no change in compensation.8: Take all appropriate action to set public hearings for the FY2027 Proposed Budget for the Fort Bend County Drainage District to be conducted on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. and Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom, 2nd floor, in the Historical Courthouse in Richmond, Texas.9: Take all appropriate action to propose the 2026 tax rate for the Fort Bend County Drainage District and take a record vote. Proposed Drainage District Tax Rate 0.004443 Proposed Drainage Interest & Sinking Fund 0.005557 TOTAL PROPOSED DRAINAGE DISTRICT TAX RATE: 0.0100010: Take all appropriate action to set a public hearing for the proposal to increase the tax rate for the Fort Bend County Drainage District to be conducted on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom, 2nd floor, in the Historical Courthouse in Richmond, Texas.11: Adjournment.12: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:13: FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular Board meeting held on July 20, 2026, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:14: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item(s) has been approved by Commissioners Court; the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and  makes the following recommendation(s) to Commissioners Court:15: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:16: HUMAN RESOURCES:17: PARKS & RECREATION:REQUESTOR: PURPOSE18: PROCLAMATION (s): In accordance with the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court Rules of Procedure, Conduct, and Decorum, the following proclamations are submitted for consideration for presentation at a later date.19: PURCHASING:20: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:21: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:22: AUDITOR:23: BUDGET & FINANCE:24: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:25: COUNTY CLERK:26: COUNTY TREASURER:27: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:28: ENGINEERING:29: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:30: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:31: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:32: HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:33: HUMAN RESOURCES:34: JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PCT. 3, PLACE 1:35: LIBRARY:36: PARKS & RECREATION:ORGANIZATION: VARIANCE AMOUNT37: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:38: PURCHASING:39: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:40: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:41: Approve Bills.42: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on July 30, 2026, and August 6, 2026.43: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on August 20, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on August 27, 2026.44: WORKSHOP:45: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:46: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:47: Adjournment.
2026-08-06 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - August 06, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

2026-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - August 05, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - August 04, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

2026-07-23 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - July 23, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
28: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on July 16, 2026.29: LIBRARY:30: MEDICAL EXAMINER:3: Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 2 with Environmental Allies, LLC, to extend the contract time through August 16, 2026, pursuant to Bid No. 26-016, regarding the construction of Kitty Hollow Dam improvements and park trail in Precinct 2.4: Adjournment.5: PUBLIC HEARINGS:  1:00 p.m.:  Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:6: OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL:   Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:7: COUNTY JUDGE:8: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:9: AUDITOR:10: BUDGET TRANSFER(s):11: COURTS ADMINISTRATION:12: ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT :13: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item(s) has been approved by Commissioners Court; the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and  makes the following recommendation(s) to Commissioners Court:14: HUMAN RESOURCES:DEPARTMENT: QUANTITY OF HOURS15: MEDICAL EXAMINER:16: PARKS & RECREATION:REQUESTOR: PURPOSE17: PROCLAMATION (s): In accordance with the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court Rules of Procedure, Conduct, and Decorum, the following proclamations are submitted for consideration for presentation at a later date.18: PURCHASING:19: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:20: COUNTY JUDGE:21: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:22: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:23: AUDITOR:24: COUNTY ATTORNEY:25: DISTRICT CLERK:26: ENGINEERING:27: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:31: MISCELLANEOUS:32: PARKS & RECREATION:33: PURCHASING:34: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:35: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:36: Approve Bills.37: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on July 30, 2026, and August 6, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on August 13, 2026.38: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:39: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:40: Adjournment.
2026-07-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - July 16, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
16: MEDICAL EXAMINER:1: Call to Order.2: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by County Judge Daniel Wong.3: Approve minutes of regular meeting held on June 25, 2026.4: Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.5: PUBLIC HEARINGS:  1:00 p.m.:  Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:6: Record into the Minutes out-of-state travel by Elected Official:7: OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL:   Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:8: COUNTY JUDGE:9: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:NAME: APPOINTED BY:Monica Paige Cawthon: Fort Bend County;Brian Cokes: Fort Bend County;Donyelle Robinson: Fort Bend County; andBetty Hall: Fort Bend County.10: AUDITOR:11: BUDGET TRANSFER(s):12: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:13: ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT :14: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:15: HUMAN RESOURCES:17: PARKS & RECREATION:REQUESTOR: PURPOSE18: PURCHASING:19: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:20: COUNTY JUDGE:21: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:22: AUDITOR:23: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:24: CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:25: ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:26: ENGINEERING:27: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:28: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:29: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:30: HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:31: MEDICAL EXAMINER:32: PURCHASING:33: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:34: Approve Bills.35: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on July 2, 2026, and July 9, 2026.36: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:37: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:38: Adjournment.
2026-07-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - July 09, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on June 25, 2026.3: Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $474,082 as detailed on Director's transfer form dated June 25, 2026, to allocate funds for Project 19017 Ditch H repairs.4: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:5: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:6: Adjournment.7: OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL:   Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:8: COUNTY JUDGE:9: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:NAME: APPOINTED BY:Monica Paige Cawthon: Fort Bend County;Brian Cokes: Fort Bend County;Donyelle Robinson: Fort Bend County; andBetty Hall: Fort Bend County.10: AUDITOR:11: BUDGET TRANSFER(s):12: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:13: ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT :14: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:15: HUMAN RESOURCES:16: MEDICAL EXAMINER:17: PARKS & RECREATION:REQUESTOR: PURPOSE18: PURCHASING:19: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:20: COUNTY JUDGE:21: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:22: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:23: CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:24: ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:25: ENGINEERING:26: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:27: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:28: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:29: HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:30: MEDICAL EXAMINER:31: PURCHASING:32: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:33: Approve Bills.34: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on July 2, 2026.35: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on July 16, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on July 23, 2026.36: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:37: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:38: Adjournment.
2026-06-25 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - June 25, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on June 11, 2026.3: Take all appropriate action on the acceptance and purchase of Drainage Easement 51 within the Angus J. James Survey, Abstract 37, Fort Bend County, Precinct 3, and authorize the County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost.4: Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc., for Professional Engineering Services regarding the Ditch H Rehabilitation Project to extend the time of performance through October 31, 2027, with no change in compensation. (Fund: Drainage Flood Projects)26: PARKS & RECREATION:5: Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 with Environmental Allies, LLC, to extend the contract time through August 7, 2026, pursuant to Bid No. 26-016, regarding Construction of Kitty Hollow Dam Improvements and Park Trail in Precinct 2.6: Take all appropriate action on transfer in the amount of $1,500,000 from Flood Bond Contingency into Accounts detailed on Auditor's transfer form dated June 10, 2026, to fund year 1 of the anticipated 5-year contract for engineering and program management services in support of the Drainage Bond and related projects.7: Take all appropriate action on Grant Application to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) Disaster Supplemental - Readiness Path (FY2025) for the Fort Bend Triple Fork Industrial Development Plan to be managed by the Fort Bend County Drainage District in the amount of $500,000 with a local match required by Fort Bend County in the amount of $125,000. (Fund: 2019 Drainage District Flood Bon8: Adjournment.9: Take all appropriate action on request to allocate funds in the amount of $64,281 from County Assistance District No. 11 for personnel costs at Jones Creek Ranch Park for FY2027.10: Adjournment11: FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular Board meeting held on June 15, 2026, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:12: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item(s) has been approved by Commissioners Court; the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and makes the following recommendation(s) to Commissioners Court:13: PARKS & RECREATION:REQUESTOR: PURPOSE14: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:15: PURCHASING:16: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:17: COUNTY JUDGE:18: AUDITOR:19: BUDGET & FINANCE:20: ENGINEERING:21: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:22: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:23: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:24: LIBRARY:25: MEDICAL EXAMINER:27: PURCHASING:28: ROAD & BRIDGE:29: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:30: Approve Bills.31: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on June 18, 2026.32: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on July 2, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on July 9, 2026.33: WORKSHOP:34: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:35: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:36: Adjournment.
2026-06-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - June 11, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on May 28, 2026.3: Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $31,000 from Contingency into Property & Equipment to allocate additional funds for the purchase of parts for the rainfall monitoring system.4: Take all appropriate action on First Amendment and Assignment of Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County Drainage District and Braes Bayou Generating, LLC (to assign to South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.) located within the Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 27.5: Adjournment.6: Adjournment7: OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL:   Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:8: COUNTY JUDGE:9: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:10: AUDITOR:11: BUDGET TRANSFER(s):12: COUNTY TREASURER:13: ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT :14: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item(s) has been approved by Commissioners Court; the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and  makes the following recommendation(s) to Commissioners Court:15: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:16: HUMAN RESOURCES:DEPARTMENT: QUANTITY OF HOURS:17: MEDICAL EXAMINER:18: MISCELLANEOUS:19: PARKS & RECREATION:20: PURCHASING:21: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:22: COUNTY JUDGE:23: COUNTY ATTORNEY:24: COURT ADMINISTRATION:25: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:26: ENGINEERING:27: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:28: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:29: HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:30: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:31: LIBRARY:32: PARKS & RECREATION:33: PURCHASING:34: ROAD & BRIDGE:35: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:36: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:37: Approve Bills.38: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on June 4, 2026.39: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on June 18, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on June 25, 2026.40: WORKSHOP:41: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:42: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:43: Adjournment.
2026-05-28 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - May 28, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on May 14, 2026.3: Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Expenditures related to the 2019 Drainage District Permanent Improvement Bonds in an amount not to exceed $57,595,000.4: Adjournment.5: OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL:   Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:6: BUDGET TRANSFER(s):7: CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:8: ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT :9: August Trails Section 2 Replat No 1, Precinct 3;10: August Trails Section 1, Precinct 3; and11: Westmoor Drive Street Dedication Section 2 and Reserve, Precinct 4.12: MISCELLANEOUS:13: PARKS & RECREATION:REQUESTOR: PURPOSE14: PURCHASING:15: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:16: COUNTY JUDGE:17: AUDITOR:18: COUNTY ATTORNEY:19: ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:20: ENGINEERING:21: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:22: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:23: HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:24: HUMAN RESOURCES:25: PURCHASING:26: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:27: Approve Bills.28: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on May 21, 2026.29: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on June 4, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on June 11, 2026.30: WORKSHOP:31: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:32: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:33: Adjournment.
2026-05-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - May 14, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on April 23, 2026.3: Take all appropriate action on the acceptance of the right-of-way easement for Coon Creek within the Emma Meyer Survey, Abstract No. 701, Precinct 3, and authorize the County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost.4: Take all appropriate action on Fort Bend County’s 2026 Local Option Exemption Report for the Fort Bend County Drainage District, as presented by the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District. Homestead Exemption: 20 percent of $5,000 (whichever is greater); Over 65 Exemption: $100,000; or Disabled Person Exemption: $100,000.5: Take appropriate action on Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County Drainage District and Rock Rose Energy Storage, LLC, located in Fort Bend County Precinct 3 within the boundaries of Fort Bend County Drainage District Reinvestment No. 33.6: Take all appropriate action on request to award Bid 26-032, Construction of Ditch H Channel Restoration, to low bidder meeting specifications, Millis Equipment, LLC, in the amount of $8,240,889.25. (Fund: 2019 Drainage Bond/LID 17 & LID 2)7: Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., for Professional Engineering Services to increase the contract in the amount of $100,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $200,000, regarding drainage review services. (Fund: Drainage)8: Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Huitt-Zollars, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $189,100, regarding the Mustang Bayou Regional Detention Pond Study, effective through December 31, 2026. (Fund: Drainage Flood Bond)9: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:10: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action ont he following matters:11: Adjournment.12: BUDGET & FINANCE:13: BUDGET TRANSFER(s):14: CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:15: COURTS ADMINISTRATION:16: DISTRICT CLERK:17: ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT :18: FIRE MARSHAL:46: PURCHASING:19: FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular Board meeting held on April 20, 2026, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:20: FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY:  The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular meeting held on April 20, 2026 and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:21: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item(s) has been approved by Commissioners Court; the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and  makes the following recommendation(s) to Commissioners Court:22: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:23: HUMAN RESOURCES:24: JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PCT. 4:25: MEDICAL EXAMINER:26: MISCELLANEOUS:27: PARKS & RECREATION:REQUESTOR: PURPOSE28: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:29: PURCHASING:30: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:31: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:32: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:33: AUDITOR:34: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:35: CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:36: COURTS ADMINISTRATION:37: COUNTY ATTORNEY:38: DISTRICT ATTORNEY:39: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:40: ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:41: ENGINEERING:42: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:43: FIRE MARSHAL:44: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:45: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:47: ROAD & BRIDGE:48: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:49: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:50: Approve Bills.51: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on April 30, 2026 and May 7, 2026.52: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on May 21, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on May 28, 2026.53: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:54: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:55: Adjournment.
2026-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - May 13, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - May 12, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - May 11, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

2026-04-23 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - April 23, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on April 9, 2026.3: Take all appropriate action to rescind previously approved Agenda Item No. 8 by the Fort Bend County Drainage District on April 9, 2026, designating authorized signatories for contractual documents and requests for funds pertaining to the Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant – Regional Mitigation Mod Program.4: Take all appropriate action on request for Historic Site Property Tax Exemption from the Drainage District Fund for the Simonton School, located in Simonton, Texas for tax year 2026.5: Take all appropriate action on acceptance of the Encroachment Agreement between Fort Bend County Drainage District and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 162, and authorize the County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost.6: Take all appropriate actions on the acceptance and purchase of Drainage Easements 57 and 58 within the Angus J. James Survey, Abstract 37, Fort Bend County, Precinct 3, and authorize the County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost.7: Adjournment.8: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:9: AUDITOR:10: BUDGET TRANSFER(s):11: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES:12: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:13: COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTION:14: CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:15: COUNTY TREASURER:16: ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT :17: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:0: Auditor : Take all appropriate action on Application to the U.S. Department of Justice-Bureau of Justice Assistance for the BJA FY2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Grant in the amount of $72,015, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County for the grant period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028.18: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:19: HUMAN RESOURCES:20: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:21: MEDICAL EXAMINER:22: PARKS & RECREATION:23: PURCHASING:24: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:25: COUNTY JUDGE:26: AUDITOR:27: ENGINEERING:28: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:29: FAIRGROUNDS:30: FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular board meeting held on February 16, 2026, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:31: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:32: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:33: HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:34: HUMAN RESOURCES:35: MEDICAL EXAMINER:36: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:37: PURCHASING:38: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:39: Approve Bills.40: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on April 16, 2026.41: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on April 30, 2026, and May 7, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on May 14, 2026.42: WORKSHOP:43: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:44: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:45: Adjournment.
2026-04-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - April 09, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on March 26, 2026.3: Approve transfer in the amount of $100,000 from Contingency into Fees, to allocate funds for Professional Engineering Services for Halff Associations Inc.4: Approve transfer in the amount of $100,000 from Contingency into Property and Equipment, to allocate funds for the purchase of property.5: Approve transfer in the amount of $5,000 from Contingency into Information Technology, to allocate funds for the purchase of office equipment for new position.6: Take all appropriate action on Tax Abatement between Fort Bend County Drainage District and CCT Sparkle Family Limited Partnership and WireCo WorldGroup, Inc. located within the City of Rosenberg Reinvestment Zone No. 28.7: Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services regarding the drainage master plan for an area west of the City of Rosenberg to extend the time of performance through November 30, 2026, with no change in compensation.  (Fund: Drainage Flood Projects)8: Take all appropriate action on Resolution of Commssioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, designating authorized signatories for contractual documents and requests for funds pertaining to the Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant — Regional Mitigation Mod Program.9: Adjournment.10: DISTRICT CLERK:11: ENGINEERING-PERMITS:12: ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT :13: Hub at Harvest Green Replat No 1 and Extension, Precinct 4; and14: Indigo Sec 1 Partial Replat No. 2 Amending Plat No. 1, Precinct 4.15: PARKS & RECREATION:REQUESTOR: PURPOSE16: PURCHASING:17: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:18: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:19: AUDITOR:20: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:21: COUNTY ATTORNEY:22: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:23: ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:24: ENGINEERING:25: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:26: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:27: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:28: HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:29: HUMAN RESOURCES:30: LIBRARY:31: MEDICAL EXAMINER:32: PARKS & RECREATION:ORGANIZATION: VARIANCE AMOUNT33: PURCHASING:34: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:35: Approve Bills.36: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on April 2, 2026.37: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on April 16, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on April 23, 2026.38: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:39: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:40: Adjournment.
2026-03-26 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - March 26, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on March 12, 2026.3: Approve out-of-state travel for J. Bao to San Diego, California, July 12, 2026, through July 18, 2026, to attend the Environmental Studies Research Institute User Conference (ESRI). ( Fund: Travel)4: Accept the Fort Bend Drainage District's Annual Financial Report with the Independent Auditors' Report thereon for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025.5: Approve request for Historic Site Property Tax Exemption from the Drainage District Fund for the George Ranch Historical Park, located in Richmond, Texas for tax year 2026.6: Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant Position Number 6201-0012 from Heavy Equipment Operator, Grade 104 of the General Salary Structure, to Administrative Assistant, Grade 103 of the General Salary Structure, effective March 26, 2026. (Fund: Drainage District)7: Take all appropriate action on Phase II (Small) MS4 Annual Report for Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit No. TXR040000 for the Fort Bend County Stormwater Quality Coalition, Year 8, for the reporting period of October 1, 2025, through January 20, 2026.8: Adjournment.9: AUDITOR:10: BUDGET TRANSFER(s):11: CONSTABLE, PCT. 3:12: COUNTY CLERK:13: COUNTY TREASURER:14: ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT :15: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item(s) has been approved by Commissioners Court; the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and  makes the following recommendation(s) to Commissioners Court:16: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:17: HUMAN RESOURCES:18: PARKS & RECREATION:REQUESTOR: PURPOSE19: PURCHASING:20: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:21: AUDITOR:22: CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:23: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:24: ENGINEERING:25: FIRE MARSHAL:26: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:27: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:28: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:29: MEDICAL EXAMINER:30: PARKS & RECREATION:31: PURCHASING:Chevy Tahoe: $56,826.75;Chevy Suburban: $61,309.25.32: RISK MANAGEMENT:33: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:34: Approve Bills.35: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on March 19, 2026.36: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on April 2, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on April 9, 2026.37: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:38: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:39: Adjournment.
2026-03-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - March 12, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on February 26, 2026.3: Authorize advertising for bids for Construction Services for Brazos River Erosion Projects: Memorial Park River Bank Erosion Repair, Steep Bank Creek Bank Erosion Repair, Levee Improvement District No. 10 Erosion Repair, and Evacuation Route – US 59 / IH 69 Bridge River Bank Erosion Repair.4: Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement between the Fort Bend County Drainage District and Stargazer Solar LLC, located in Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 32, Precinct 3.5: Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement between the Fort Bend County Drainage District and Stargazer BESS LLC, located in Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 32, Precinct 2.6: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:7: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action ont he following matters:8: Adjournment.9: BUDGET TRANSFER(s):10: DISTRICT CLERK:11: ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT :12: FIRE MARSHAL:13: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:14: HUMAN RESOURCES:15: JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PCT. 3, PL. 2:16: PARKS & RECREATION:REQUESTOR: PURPOSE17: PURCHASING:18: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:19: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:20: AUDITOR:21: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:22: CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:23: COUNTY ATTORNEY:24: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:25: ENGINEERING:26: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:27: FIRE MARSHAL:28: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:29: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:30: HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:31: PURCHASING:32: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:33: Approve Bills.34: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on March 5, 2026.35: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on March 19, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on March 26, 2026.36: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:37: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:38: Adjournment.
2026-02-26 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - February 26, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on February 12, 2026.3: Approve out-of-state travel for J. Janecek and J. Clayton to Vicksburg, Mississippi, March 22, 2026, through March 27, 2026, to attend US Army Corps of Engineers – Streambank Erosion & Protection Prospect Course 285 Training. (Fund: Drainge District)4: Approve and record the dedication of a 53.92-acre Drainage Easement situated in the J.C. McDonald Survey, A-290, and the R.H. Kuykendahl Survey, A-274, and 36.99 acres of Drainage Easement situated in the J. Foster Survey, A-26, along Flewellen Creek to Fort Bend County Drainage District within Fort Bend County Precinct 1, and authorize the County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at5: Take all appropriate action on request to purchase three (3) 26' gooseneck trailers to replace Unit Nos. W190, W186, and S078 in an amount not to exceed $51,176. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)6: Adjournment.7: Adjournment8: CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:9: COUNTY TREASURER:10: ENGINEERING-PERMITS:11: ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT :12: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item(s) has been approved by Commissioners Court; the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and  makes the following recommendation(s) to Commissioners Court:13: HUMAN RESOURCES:14: PARKS & RECREATION:REQUESTOR: PURPOSE15: PURCHASING:16: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:17: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:18: TEXAS AGRILIFE (EXTENSION):19: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:20: AUDITOR:21: COUNTY CLERK:22: DISTRICT CLERK:23: ENGINEERING:24: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:25: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:26: HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:27: LIBRARY:28: MISCELLANEOUS:29: PURCHASING:30: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:31: Approve Bills.32: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on February 19, 2026.33: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on March 5, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on March 12, 2026.34: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:35: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:36: Adjournment.
2026-02-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - February 12, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on January 22, 2026.3: Approve request for Historic Site Property Tax Exemption from the Drainage District for The Morton Ferry Home, located in Richmond, Texas, for tax year 2026.4: Approve request for a Historic Site Property Tax Exemption from the Drainage District for the Darst Home, located at 300 South 9th Street in Richmond, Texas, for tax year 2026.5: Approve the request for a Historic Site Property Tax Exemption from the Drainage District for the Teague-Waddell House, located in Rosenberg, Texas, for tax year 2026.6: Take all appropriate action on the acceptance and purchase of drainage easement 59 within the Angus J. James Survey, Abstract 37, Fort Bend County, Precinct 3, and authorize the County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost.7: Take all appropriate action on the acceptance and purchase of drainage easement 37 within the Charles B. Stewart Survey, Abstract 90, Fort Bend County, Precinct 3, and authorize the County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost.8: Take all appropriate action on the acceptance and purchase of drainage easement 49 within the Angus J. James Survey, Abstract 37, Fort Bend County, Precinct 3, and authorize the County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost.9: Take all appropriate action on the acceptance and purchase of drainage easements 53 & 54 within the Angus J. James Survey, Abstract 37, Fort Bend County, Precinct 3, and authorize the County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost.10: Take all appropriate action on the acceptance and purchase of drainage easement 38 within the Charles B. Stewart Survey, Abstract 90, Fort Bend County, Precinct 3, and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost.11: Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement with Stuart Consulting Group, Inc., pursuant to RFP 24-038 for Grant Consulting and Administration Services for the Fort Bend County Drainage District, to extend the time of performance through October 22, 2029. (Fund: Future Grants)12: Take all appropriate action on request to purchase three (3) Farmall 140A Tractors with boom mower and accessories from Tiger Mowers, LLC, utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. 032525-AGI in an amount not to exceed $622,339.25. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)13: Adjournment.14: COUNTY ATTORNEY:15: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:16: ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:17: ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT :18: FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY:  The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular meeting held on January 19, 2026, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:19: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:20: HUMAN RESOURCES:21: LIBRARY:22: PARKS & RECREATION:23: PURCHASING:24: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:25: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:26: COUNTY JUDGE:27: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:28: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:29: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:30: AUDITOR:31: BUDGET & FINANCE:32: CONSTABLE, PCT. 3:33: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:34: ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:35: ENGINEERING:36: FIRE MARSHAL:37: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:38: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:39: HUMAN RESOURCES:40: MEDICAL EXAMINER:41: PARKS & RECREATION:ORGANIZATION: VARIANCE AMOUNT42: PURCHASING:43: RISK MANAGEMENT:44: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:45: Approve Bills.46: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on January 29, 2026, and February 5, 2026.47: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on February 19, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on February 26, 2026.48: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:49: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:50: Adjournment.
2026-01-28 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - January 28, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

2026-01-22 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - January 22, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on January 8, 2026.3: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(s): 34: Take all appropriate action on the acceptance of a drainage easement along Seabourne Creek within the Henry Scott League, Abstract 83, Precinct 1, and authorize the County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost.5: Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for additional Professional Engineering Services regarding Kitty Hollow Dam Improvements in an additional amount of $25,732 for a total contract amount not to exceed $580,610. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)6: Adjournment.7: OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL:   Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:8: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:9: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:10: BUDGET TRANSFER(s):11: COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTION:12: COURT ADMINISTRATION:13: COUNTY TREASURER:14: ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:15: ENGINEERING-PERMITS:16: ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT :17: FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular Board meeting held on January 19, 2026, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:18: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item(s) has been approved by Commissioners Court; the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and  makes the following recommendation(s) to Commissioners Court:19: HUMAN RESOURCES:20: MEDICAL EXAMINER:21: PARKS & RECREATION:Organization Name: Contract No.22: PURCHASING:23: RISK MANAGEMENT:24: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:25: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:26: AUDITOR:27: BUDGET & FINANCE:28: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:NAME SUBRECIPIENT: AMOUNT29: DISTRICT ATTORNEY:30: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:31: ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:32: ENGINEERING:33: FIRE MARSHAL:34: FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY:  The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular board meeting held on January 19, 2026 , and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:35: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:36: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:37: JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PCT. 3, PL. 2:Part-time: G00; and38: MEDICAL EXAMINER:39: PARKS & RECREATION:ORGANIZATION: VARIANCE AMOUNT40: PURCHASING:41: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:42: Approve Bills.43: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on January 15, 2026.44: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on January 29, 2026, and February 5, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on February 12, 2026.45: WORKSHOP:46: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:47: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:48: Adjournment.
2026-01-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court - January 08, 2026

Verbatim meeting docket from Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order.2: Approve minutes of meeting held on December 18, 2025.3: Approve request for out-of-state travel for R. Poppe to Washington, D.C., February 23, 2026, through February 25, 2026, to join the Fort Bend Delegation for a Washington, D.C. Fly-In. (Fund: Drainage District)4: Record into the minutes the Annual Report of Eminent Domain Authority, submitted as required under Senate Bill 1812, detailing the authority of the Fort Bend County Drainage District to exercise the power of eminent domain in Texas.5: Authorize advertising for proposals for Acquisition Services for Brazos River Erosion Repair, Flood, and Drainage Improvements at the Simonton Pinch Point.6: Authorize advertising for bids for construction of Ditch-H Channel Restoration.7: Approve request to rescind Agenda Item No. 4 approved by the Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors on November 24, 2025: First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County Drainage District and Stargazer Solar LLC, located in Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 32.8: Approve request to rescind Agenda Item No. 5 approved by the Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors on November 24, 2025: First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County Drainage District and Stargazer BESS LLC, located in Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 32.9: Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) TA230 off-road dump truck and one (1) Link-Belt excavator from Nueces Power Equipment utilizing BuyBoard Contract No. 788-25 and Sourcewell Contract No. 011723-LEB in an amount not to exceed $824,774.70. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)10: Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) bulldozer and one (1) excavator from Mustang Cat, utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. 011723-CAT in an amount not to exceed $817,387.49. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)11: Adjournment.12: COUNTY ATTORNEY:13: COUNTY TREASURER:14: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:15: ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT :16: FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular Board meeting held on December 15, 2025, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:17: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item(s) has been approved by Commissioners Court; the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and  makes the following recommendation(s) to Commissioners Court:18: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:19: HUMAN RESOURCES:20: MEDICAL EXAMINER:21: PARKS & RECREATION:22: PURCHASING:23: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:24: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:25: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:26: COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:27: AUDITOR:28: ENGINEERING:29: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:30: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:31: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:32: HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:33: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:34: MISCELLANEOUS:35: PURCHASING:36: SHERIFF'S OFFICE:37: TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:38: Approve Bills.39: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on December 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026.40: Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on January 15, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on January 22, 2026.41: Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:42: Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:43: Adjournment.