font-size: 16px !important; Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications, experience, and abilities. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.30 males. .inner_percentage { Election results are unofficial until canvassed. } In the early voting results, Prestage has received 5,018 votes. In 1976, conservative physician Ron Paul of Brazoria County, noted for his opposition to most government programs, which earned him the nickname "Dr. No", captured the 22nd district in the United States House of Representatives in a special election, before narrowly losing re-election in the November election in which Gerald Ford also won Fort Bend, despite losing Texas to Jimmy Carter. Fort Bend County Justice Center at 1422 Eugene Heimann Cir. [8] The city of Richmond was incorporated under the Republic of Texas along with 19 other towns in 1837. } } Incumbent Grady Prestage defeated Melissa M. Wilson in the general election for Fort Bend County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 on November 8, 2022. . font-weight: bold; . Fort Bend County is also within the primary service area of George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.[57]. [21], From 1930 to 1950, the county showed a decline in the rate of expansion and even a decrease in population. In the unofficial voting results, Prestage has received 7,233 votes. It is composed of four popularly elected county commissioners, one representing each precinct drawn decennially on the basis of population, and a county judge elected to represent the entire county. [1] It is named for a blockhouse at a bend of the Brazos River. text-align: left; background-color: #db0000; font-size: 1.25em; | [58] Parts of the county, such as Katy and Missouri City, participate in the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County and are served by several park-and-ride routes. Renee covers education, local government and transportation in the South Houston metro area. Fort Bend County Libraries operates many libraries in the county. Neeta Sane and Dexter McCoy advanced to a runoff. color: #6db24f; The Precinct 2 commissioner will oversee the southeast portion of Fort Bend County. padding-bottom: 7px; .results_row.winner { overflow-y: auto; As of 2006, Fort Bend County is the wealthiest county in Texas, with a median household income of $95,389 and a median family income of $105,944, having surpassed Collin and Rockwall Counties since the 2000 census. The contract, determined by the county auditor's office to be rife with non-compliance, was approved by George and the two Democrat commissioners. You can find more information about the Fort Bend County election here. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. left: 0px; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Questions have arisen, however, regarding a COVID contract awarded to a consulting firm with Democratic ties. Note: the U.S. Census Bureau treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. letter-spacing: 0.03em; As of the census[27] of 2000, 354,452 people, 110,915 households, and 93,057 families resided in the county. .race_header.republican { .candidateListTablePartisan td { The Jaybirds, representing the majority of the Whites, struggled to regain control from the Woodpeckers, who were made up of some whites who were consistently elected to office by the majority of African Americans, as several had served as Republican officials during Reconstruction. vertical-align: top; Art. An application may not be filed earlier than the 30th day before the date of the filing deadline. Fort Bend County Judge KP George was re-elected Tuesday in a tight race with Trevor Nehls. Nehls is a 33-year veteran and retired from the military in August with the rank of Colonel. background: #4c4c4c; For the May 2023 Board election, the first day to file for a place on the ballot is January 18, 2023. Houston news, weather and sports from KPRC 2. An application for a place on the ballot must be filed with the District not later than 5 p.m. of the 62nd day before election day. [13], In the middle 1950s, Fort Bend and neighboring Galveston County were plagued by organized crime, which was involved with brothels and illegal casinos. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. } Reports filed by a candidate will not be available if the candidate has not yet filed a report. [36], The Fort Bend County Jail is at 1410 Richmond Parkway in Richmond.[42]. HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT SERVICE AREA. [33] Fort Bend County also ranked in the top 100 in property taxes paid and percentage of taxes of income. [6], In 2015, Fort Bend County became Texas's wealthiest county, with a median household income of $95,389 and a median family income of $105,944, surpassing Collin and Rockwall Counties since the 2000 census.[7]. display: inline-block; font-weight: 300; Ballotpedia features 395,397 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Houston Public Library operates one branch in the county, the Stimley Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library in Blue Ridge, Houston.[56]. For decades, Fort Bend County was a stronghold for the Democratic Party, having achieved disenfranchisement of Blacks at the county level in 1889 in the aftermath of the JaybirdWoodpecker War. The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau. width: 35px !important; Spanish colonists generally did not reach the area during their colonization, settling more in South Texas. padding-bottom: 5px; font-weight: 200; App.Dallas 1980, no writ); Tex. Blair Parker Election of Board members shall be by position. George takes historic place as Fort Bend County judge", "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections", "Commissioner's defeat leaves 1 Dem on Fort Bend County board", "Fort Bend County lacks hospital district", "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Fort Bend County, TX", "CONSOLIDATIONS, ANNEXATIONS AND NAME CHANGES FOR TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS". Be 18 years of age or older on the first day of the term to be filled at the election or on the date of appointment, as applicable. } [36] Richard Nixon narrowly carried the county in 1968, making it the only county in greater Houston outside of Harris County to go Republican that year, and carried it again in 1972. .results_row td { Fort Bend County results. George spent much of his term as county judge during the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic climate, leading the county as it navigated uncharted territory. The Jaybirds took over county offices and established a "White-only pre-primary," disenfranchising African Americans from the only competitive contests in the county. Fort Bend County also has the highest percentage of Asian Americans in the Southern United States; the largest groups are of Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian, and Filipino ancestry. Reid Epstein Mar 1, 2022. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. The results have been certified. Policies DAA, DIA. "Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library", TxDoT, TTC Section C & S, Detailed Maps 2 & 3, December 17, 2007, Fort Bend County profile from The County Information Project, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fort_Bend_County,_Texas&oldid=1141518976, Arcola, Beasley, Fairchilds, Fresno, Greatwood, Needville, Orchard, Richmond, Rosenberg, Sienna Plantation, eastern Stafford, most of Missouri City east of, Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, Lakemont, Pecan Grove, Simonton, small portions of Sugar Land, Most of Sugar Land, Missouri City west of, Mission Bend, eastern portion of Stafford, northern and eastern portions of Missouri City, county's entire share of Houston, Majority of Sugar Land, Rosenberg and Greater Katy areas, plus Fulshear, western and southern Missouri City and Stafford, Northern portions of Missouri City, Stafford, county's share of Houston, most of Sugar Land, Mission Bend and southern Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, Katy, Fulshear, Needville and western portions of Sugar Land, Most of Sugar Land, plus Richmond, Pecan Grove and Greatwood, Missouri City, Sienna Plantation, Fresno and county's share of Houston, Northern areas of county including Cinco Ranch, Fulshear and Richmond, Southern areas including Rosenberg, Needville and Riverstone; district also includes all of Wharton and Jackson counties. .votebox { position: relative; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { } letter-spacing: 0.03em; A primary was scheduled for March 1, 2022. 122,827. [31] Males had a median income of $54,139 versus $41,353 for females. .thirdpartyname { Ballotpedia researches issues in local elections across the United States, but information availability is a challenge for us in many areas. How to vote | Ferrel Bonner, Max-Alalibo Ibifrisolam margin-bottom: -2px !important; Early voting results for the Republican seat favor candidate Melissa Wilson with 58.77% of the vote. 1, 2022. . } } George becoming Texas's first Asian-American county judge.[39]. Stephen Longoria 120,660 Fort Bend County Court At Law No.1 Rep. Chris Morales 124,256 Dem. Claire joined Community Impact Newspaper in September 2019 as the reporter for the Sugar Land/Missouri City edition and in December 2021 moved to Austin to become the reporter for the Northwest Austin edition. How to run for office | } Incumbents are bolded and underlined. By the 1880s, most white residents belonged to the Democratic Party. 130.211. People prepare to scan their ballots as they vote at West Grey Multi-Service Center, 1475 W Gray St., on Election Day . margin-top: 1em; } We will send breaking election developments to you phone, including when some races are called. margin-top: 16px; Along with other Texas counties, Fort Bend County has one of the nation's highest property-tax rates. Votes. max-height: 580px; May 24th, 2022 - Primary Runoff Unofficial Results May 7, 2022 - City/School/MUD Election Official Results. They defeated Johnson Thomas in the Democratic primary for Fort Bend County Treasurer on March 1, 2022. [32], This estimate does not include property taxes and local taxes, as effective tax rates and home insurance were not measured. Note that not all submissions may meet Ballotpedia's coverage requirements for inclusion. Before European settlement, the area was inhabited by Karankawa Indians. [19] By 2010, the county's population exceeded 500,000, and it had become the second-largest county in the greater Houston area (behind Harris County). The population density was 405 people per square mile (156/km2). font-size: 12px; .race_header.libertarian { The median age was 33 years. Board elections are held at various locations across the District and Fort Bend County. In the unofficial voting results of the Democratic primary election for Fort Bend County commissioner Precinct 2, incumbent Grady Prestage has the lead with 50.31% of the vote, according to data . Editor Clymer Wright of the Fort Bend Reporter joined with state officials and the Texas Rangers to rid the area of such corruption. background-color: #003388; These are real-time results for Primary Elections on Tuesday, March 1. Fort Bend County. overflow: hidden; Karl Eschbach, a former demographer with the State of Texas, has said that many people from Houston neighborhoods and communities with clear racial identities, such as the East End, Sunnyside, and the Third Ward, moved to suburban areas that were too new to have established racial identities. display: block; defer(); The general election was canceled. And make sure to downloadthe KHOU 11 app. By Laura Robb margin-bottom: 4px; Source. indicateScroll(); The last day to file for a place on the ballot is February 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. To file, submit an application in person or by mail to: Fort Bend ISD. It also provides demand-and-response buses to senior citizens and the general public that travel only in Fort Bend County. padding-bottom: 8px; max-width: 600px; max-width: 75px; 5. } .race_header.green { height: 100%; State and local courts | .votebox-results-cell--check { .candidateListTablePartisan td { They were selected by their peers in recognition of their outstanding leadership, service and dedication to their students, staff and school communities. The legislation does not specify which community college district is for portions of FBISD outside of Sugarland and its ETJ and the cities of Houston, Missouri City, and Pearland. 6. The Board of Elections holds general elections, caucuses, primaries, and special elections, including elections for Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas state, and federal offices. 100% Est. } } vertical-align: top; 14. Have resided continuously in the state for 12 months and in the territory from which the office is elected for six months immediately preceding the filing date. Public policy. [50] Compared to Montgomery County, which has experienced rapid growth in corporate employment following ExxonMobil's decision to move its greater Houston operations to an area directly south of The Woodlands, Fort Bend County has yet to experience significant corporate growth, though Schlumberger recently announced plans to move its North American headquarters to Sugar Land. After Mexico achieved independence from Spain, Anglo-Americans started entering from the east. } This development, along with the shift of conservative white Democrats towards the Republican Party in the wake of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, led to increased support for the GOP in the following years. Incumbent KP George wins Fort Bend County judge race against Trever Nehls. Here are the election results of interest (Fort Bend Count results in parenthesis): U.S. Rep. District 7 . Fort Bend County . Stay with KHOU 11 throughout Primary Election Night for complete results for all races in the Primary. overflow-y: hidden; November 8, 2022-General & Joint Election. They defeated incumbent Ken Demerchant and Travis Lemos in the Democratic primary for Fort Bend County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 on March 1, 2022. The TTC-69 component (recommended preferred) of the once-planned Trans-Texas Corridor went through Fort Bend County.[59]. [28], It is one of a growing number of U.S. counties with an ethnic plurality, with no single ethnic group forming a majority of the population. Applications filed are public records and can be reviewed upon request. Toni Smith defeated Steve Okoroha in the Democratic primary for Fort Bend County Clerk on March 1, 2022. William B. Travis Building is just east of the courthouse. } Candidate Total Votes % Votes; Dan Mathews . Texas Department of Criminal Justice operates the following facilities in Fort Bend County, all at the Jester State Prison Farm site: The TDCJ announced that the Central Unit in Sugar Land was closing in 2011. The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Husein Hadi Major companies with a presence in the county include Schlumberger, Minute Maid, Fluor, and Sunoco's logistics operations in Sugar Land. Prior to serving as county judge, George was a financial planner and Fort Bend ISD school board member. Source. }
Planet Fitness offers 24/7 access to equipment Family-owned Pho Viet & Seafood now offering communityimpact.com/voter-guide/election-results. Incumbent Bill Rickert advanced from the Republican primary for Fort Bend County Treasurer on March 1, 2022. jQuery( ".votebox" ).each(function( index ) { padding-bottom: 8px; The Precinct 2 commissioner will oversee the southeast portion of Fort Bend County. } } As of 7:15 p.m., Fort Bend County is reporting early and absentee vote totals. Incumbent Beverley McGrew Walker advanced from the Democratic primary for Fort Bend County District Clerk on March 1, 2022. Have not been determined by a final judgment of a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote. letter-spacing: .04em; Monica Rawlins 121,206 458th District Court Rep. Chad Bridges 121,223 Dem. Download the KHOU 11 app for alerts as races are called. Roderick Garner, Jaison Joseph padding-bottom: 0px; Election Code 1.020, 141.001(a); Govt Code 601.009; Brown v. Patterson, 609 S.W.2d 287 (Tex. According to the 2008 American Community Survey, the median income for a household in the county was $81,456, and for a family was $90,171. The City of Sugar Land is exploring the property for future economic development, including light industrial uses, as well as a potential expansion of Sugar Land Regional Airport.[48]. Const. According to a 2001 Claritas study, it was the fifth-most diverse U.S. county, among counties with a population of 100,000 or more. Renee covers education, local government and transportation in the South Houston metro area. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { display: inline-block; Freedmen and their sympathizers supported the Republican Party because of emancipation, electing their candidates to office. margin-right: 10px; [10] Few free Blacks lived there, as Texas refused them entry. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. } Geneane Hughes has received 24.24% of the votes, or 3,485 votes, while Larry Blackmon has received 25.45% votes, or 3,658 votes. The fort was called Fort Bend because it was built in the bend of the Brazos River. Be registered to vote in the territory from which the office is elected. [11], Governor Lawrence Sullivan Ross sent in militia forces and declared martial law. Contact: Office of the Superintendent, 281-634-1000;[email protected]. 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