Fort Bend County Commissioner's Court Regular Meeting
The court meeting addressed several operational and judicial matters. Discussions focused on the county's proposed budget, the tax rate, and the impact of potential staffing cuts to associate judge positions. Multiple speakers, including attorneys and concerned residents, testified on the necessity of maintaining current judicial capacity to avoid backlogs and ensure timely access to justice, particularly regarding family and criminal court dockets. The meeting also included comments from members of the court regarding the authority of the interim county judge.
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Drainage District Board Of Fort Bend County Drainage District Board Minutes
The board approved a request to ratify past travel for staff, recorded the write-off of property taxes per state code, and authorized the dedication of several drainage easements. Additionally, the board approved the negotiation of acquisition services for a regional mitigation program and an amendment to a consultant agreement for survey and relocation services. The board also set public hearings for the proposed FY2027 budget and for a proposed tax rate increase, while also formally proposing the 2026 tax rate.
Aug 13, 2026·Board meeting
Commissioners Court Of Fort Bend County Regular Meeting
The court addressed a variety of administrative and operational matters. Key topics included budget and tax rate discussions, including setting public hearings for the FY2027 budget and the proposed tax rate. Multiple budget transfers were approved for various departments, including IT and infrastructure projects. The court handled numerous engineering permits, plats, and right-of-way acquisitions, as well as out-of-state travel requests and personnel actions. Additionally, the court discussed appointments to boards, community development reimbursement, and professional services agreements related to county infrastructure.
Aug 4, 2026·Board meeting
Commissioners Court Of Fort Bend County, Texas Special Budget Meeting
The meeting focused on the presentation of the FY 2027 recommended budget, detailing projections for taxable values, tax rates, and the required ending balance for emergencies. Discussions included departmental budget reviews for various county services, the potential impact of cost of living adjustments, and the status of FY 2027 Capital Improvement Projects supported by bond issues. The importance of maintaining a quorum for future tax rate and budget adoption was also emphasized.
