All Offices Ordered CLOSED
County Judge Bob Hebert has ordered that Fort Bend County offices be CLOSED through Monday, September 4, 2017, because of the dangerous flood conditions. Employees please call 281-341-4444 for additional information. Jury duty has been cancelled. Please visit fbcoem.org for updated information on the storm.
Elections Administration Office Closed July 30 through August 1, 2018

To better serve the voters of Fort Bend County, the Office of Elections Administration will be closed Monday July 30, 2018 through Wednesday August 1, 2018 to allow departmental staff to attend Election Law training conducted by the Texas Secretary of State.

The office will resume normal hours on Thursday, August 2, 2018.

John Oldham

Election Administrator

All Fort Bend County libraries will close at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 9, 2019
In response to the threat of inclement weather and possible flooding, all Fort Bend County libraries will close at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Installation of Fort Bend County Elected Officials

Installation of Fort Bend County Elected Officials

Watch the newly elected and reelected officials of Fort Bend County take their oaths of office.

ADA Policy and Procedures

Fort Bend County ADA Statement

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Section 504, Fort Bend County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, or activities. The County’s ADA Coordinator / Regulatory Compliance Officer, located at 401 Jackson Street, 3rd Floor, in Richmond, Texas 77469, telephone number 281-238-3267. The ADA Coordinator / Regulatory Compliance Officer is designated to coordinate compliance with local, state and federal non-discrimination requirements related to ADA.

Fort Bend County will, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so that they can participate equally in the County’s programs, services, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of Fort Bend County, should contact the office of the ADA Coordinator as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. Please note that the ADA does not require Fort Bend County to take any action what would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.

If you need assistance in a language other than English, you may request language assistance services free of charge. For more information about interpretation or translation services, please call 281-238-3267 or email us at: ADAcoordinator@fbctx.gov.

Si necesita ayuda en un idioma que no sea inglés, podrá solicitar servicios de asistencia de idiomas sin cargo. Para obtener más información sobre los servicios de traducción o interpretación, llame al 281-238-3267 o envíenos un correo electrónico a: ADAcoordinator@fbctx.gov

જો તમને અંગ્રેજી સિવાયની અન્ય ભાષામાં સહાયની જરૂર હોય, તો તમે નિઃશુલ્ક ભાષા સહાય સેવાઓની વિનંતી કરી શકો છો. દુભાષીયા અથવા અનુવાદ સેવાઓ વિશે વધુ માહિતી માટે, કૃપા કરીને અમને અહીં 281-238-3267 કૉલ કરો અથવા ઇમેઇલ કરો: ADAcoordinator@fbctx.gov

यदि आपको अंग्रेजी के अलावा किसी अन्य भाषा में सहायता की आवश्यकता है, तो आप भाषा सहायता सेवाओं के लिए निःशुल्क अनुरोध कर सकते हैं। इंटरप्रिटेशन या अनुवाद सेवाओं के बारे में अधिक जानकारी के लिए, कृपया 281-238-3267 पर कॉल करें या हमें यहां ईमेल करें: ADAcoordinator@fbctx.gov

നിങ്ങൾക്ക് ഇംഗ്ലീഷ് അല്ലാത്ത ഒരു ഭാഷയിൽ സഹായം ആവശ്യമുണ്ടെങ്കിൽ, സൗജന്യ ഭാഷാ സഹായ സേവനങ്ങൾക്ക് വേണ്ടി അഭ്യർത്ഥിക്കാം. വ്യാഖ്യാനം അല്ലെങ്കിൽ വിവർത്തന സേവനങ്ങളെ കുറിച്ചുള്ള കൂടുതൽ വിവരങ്ങൾക്ക്, ഞങ്ങളെ വിളിക്കുകയോ 281-238-3267 ഇമെയിൽ ചെയ്യുകയോ ചെയ്യുക: ADAcoordinator@fbctx.gov

إذا كنت بحاجة إلى تلقي مساعدة بلغة أخرى غير اللغة الإنجليزية، فيجوز لك طلب خدمات المساعدة اللغوية دون تحمل أي تكلفة. لمزيد من المعلومات حول خدمات الترجمة الفورية أو الترجمة التحريرية، يُرجى الاتصال على  -281-238-3267 أو مراسلتنا عبر البريد الإلكتروني من خلال عنوان البريد الإلكتروني التالي: ADAcoordinator@fbctx.gov

Kung kailangan ninyo ng tulong sa isang wika maliban sa Ingles, maaari kayong humiling ng mga serbisyo sa tulong sa wika nang libre. Para sa higit na impormasyon tungkol sa mga serbisyo sa interpretasyon o pagsasaling-wika, pakitawagan ang 281-238-3267 o i-email kami sa: ADAcoordinator@fbctx.gov

اگر آپ کو انگریزی کے علاوہ کسی دوسری زبان میں مدد کی ضرورت ہے، تو آپ زبان کی مدد کی سروسز کی درخواست مفت کر سکتے ہیں۔ انٹرپریٹیشن یا ترجمے کی سروسز کے بارے میں مزید معلومات کے لیے، براہ مہربانی کال کریں 281-238-3267 یا ہمیں ای میل کریں: ADAcoordinator@fbctx.gov

Nếu cần hỗ trợ bằng ngôn ngữ khác ngoài Tiếng Anh, quý vị có thể yêu cầu dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí. Để biết thêm thông tin chi tiết về dịch vụ phiên dịch hoặc biên dịch, vui lòng gọi số 281-238-3267 hoặc gửi email cho chúng tôi theo địa chỉ: ADAcoordinator@fbctx.gov

若您需要其它非英語的語言服務，您可以申請免費的語言協助服務。如欲獲悉更多口譯與筆譯的相關資訊，請洽 281-238-3267，或發送電子郵件至 ADAcoordinator@fbctx.gov。

Filing an ADA Complaint

Fort Bend County has an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by the United States Department of Justice regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Title II states, in part, that “no otherwise qualified disabled individual shall, solely, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination” in programs or activities sponsored by a public entity.

To submit a complaint please complete the “ADA Complaint Form”.  Complaint forms can be obtained at the Fort Bend County Risk Management office located at the address below or via the link below.  Please send your complaint to:

FBC ADA Coordinator / Regulatory Compliance Officer 
401 Jackson Street, 3rd Floor
Richmond, Texas 77469
(281) 238-3267
ADACoordinator@fbctx.gov

ADA Complaint Form [PDF]

Complaints shall state, as fully as possible, the facts and circumstances surrounding the alleged discrimination.

For more information about Fort Bend County Public Transportation-related discrimination complaints under the ADA, please visit the Fort Bend County Public Transportation Department webpage.

Complainant Assistance

The County shall also provide appropriate assistance to complainants, including those persons with disabilities or who may be limited in their ability to communicate in English.  In cases where the complainant is unable to provide a written statement, a verbal complaint may be made. The ADA Coordinator will interview the complainant and if necessary assist the person in converting the verbal complaint to writing. All complaints must be signed by the complainant or his/her representative.

Procedure

These procedures do not deny the right of the complainant to file formal complaints with other state or federal agencies or seek other remedies.

The complainant may file a signed, written complaint up to 180 days from the date of the alleged act of discrimination or the date the person(s) became aware of the alleged act(s) of discrimination.  If the complaint cannot be filed with 180 days, please contact the ADA Coordinator for more information.

The purpose of the ADA Complaint Form is to assist you in filing a complaint. You are encouraged, but not required, to use the form to file your complaint. If you choose to write a letter, please ensure that it contains all of the information requested in the form and is signed by you or your authorized representative.

Process

The County shall make every effort to address all complaints in an expeditious and thorough manner. 

An investigation, as may be appropriate will follow the filing of a complaint.  If needed, an investigation will begin within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in a program, service or activity of the County.

The complainant will be contacted in writing no later than thirty (30) working days after receipt of the complaint should additional information be needed. If the complainant fails to provide the requested information in a timely basis, the County may administratively close the complaint.

Should an investigation be warranted, the County will complete the investigation within ninety (90) calendar days of receipt of a complaint. If additional time is needed, the complainant will be notified. A written investigation report will be prepared and shall include a summary description of the incident, findings and recommended corrective action.  If required, the investigation report will be forwarded to the appropriate state or federal agency.

A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and a description of the resolution, if any, shall be issued by the ADA Coordinator. A copy shall be forwarded to the complainant no later than twenty (20) working days after its issuance.

The complainant has a right to appeal with the County’s finding within five (5) working days from receipt of the determination. The complainant may file a complaint externally with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Civil Rights, or other appropriate federal agency.  If there is no appeal or no findings, the complaint will be closed.

The ADA Coordinator shall maintain the files and records of Fort Bend County relating to the complaints filed.

 

Title VI

FORT BEND COUNTY TITLE VI / NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Fort Bend County is committed to ensuring that no person on the basis of race, color, national origin (limited English proficiency), sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other group of people protected under Federal or State nondiscrimination statutes, laws, regulations, or other requirements, shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination or retaliation in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance that is administered by Fort Bend County, its subrecipients, and/or its contractors.

Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement

FILING A TITLE VI DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT

Any person or organization believing they have been a victim of discrimination based on race, color, or national origin (limited English proficiency) may file a complaint with the agency in question or with the FBC Title VI Coordinator / Regulatory Compliance Officer.

To submit a complaint please complete the “Title VI Discrimination Complaint” form.  Complaint forms can be obtained via the link below.  Please send your complaint to:

FBC Title VI Coordinator / Regulatory Compliance Officer
401 Jackson Street, 3rd Floor
Richmond, Texas 77469
Phone:  281-238-3267
Email:    TitleVI@fbctx.gov

Title VI Discrimination Complaint Form 

Complaints shall state, as fully as possible, the facts and circumstances surrounding the alleged discrimination. 

For more information about Fort Bend County Public Transportation-related discrimination complaints under Title VI in which the County or its subrecipients are named as the respondent with Fort Bend County, please visit the Fort Bend County Public Transportation Department webpage.

Complainant Assistance

The County shall also provide appropriate assistance to complainants, including those persons with disabilities, or who may be limited in their ability to communicate in English.  In cases where the complainant is unable or incapable of providing a written statement, a verbal complaint may be made. The Civil Rights Officer will interview the complainant and if necessary assist the person in converting the verbal complaint to writing. All complaints must, however, be signed by the complainant or his/her representative.

Procedure

These procedures do not deny the right of the complainant to file formal complaints with other state or federal agencies or to seek private counsel for complaints alleging discrimination.

The complainant may file a signed, written complaint up to 180 calendar days from the date of the alleged act of discrimination or the date the person(s) became aware of the alleged act(s) of discrimination.

The purpose of the Title VI Discrimination Complaint form is to assist you in filing a complaint. You are encouraged, but not required, to use the form to file your complaint. If you choose to write a letter, it must contain all of the information requested in the form and be signed by you or your authorized representative.

Process

The County shall make every effort to address all complaints in an expeditious and thorough manner.  

The County will begin an investigation within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of a complaint alleging discrimination based on the protected classes of the County’s Nondiscrimination Statement for a service or benefit provided by the County.

The complainant will be contacted in writing no later than thirty (30) working days after receipt of the complaint should additional information be needed. If the complainant fails to provide the requested information in a timely basis, the County may administratively close the complaint.

Should an investigation be warranted, the County will complete the investigation within ninety (90) calendar days of receipt of a complaint. If additional time is needed, the complainant will be notified. A written investigation report will be prepared and shall include a summary description of the incident, findings and recommended corrective action.  If required, the investigation report will be forwarded to the appropriate state or federal agency.

A final written response letter will be provided to the complainant, the respondent, and/or the respondent department. In the letter notifying complainant that the complaint is not substantiated, the complainant will be advised of his/her right to appeal with the County within five (5) working days from receipt of the closing letter or that they may file a complaint externally with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Civil Rights, or appropriate federal agency.  If there is no appeal or no findings, the complaint will be closed.

The County maintains all complaint records that outline the complaint identifiers as specified by federal regulation.

Compliance

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FORT BEND COUNTY NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT 

Fort Bend County is committed to ensuring that no person on the basis of race, color, national origin (limited English proficiency), sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other group of people protected under federal or state nondiscrimination statutes, laws, regulations or other requirements, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination or retaliation in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance that is administered by Fort Bend County, its subrecipients and/or its contractors.

County Holiday | Offices Closed

Fort Bend County Offices will be closed to observe the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

Also, on this day we will also have the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service event. Click the link for more information.

Regulatory Division

The Regulatory Division provides legal assistance and advice to all County officials and departments to ensure County compliance with all duties and obligations as required under local, state and federal laws.  The Division is also responsible for pursuing lawsuits on behalf of the County in the enforcement of County Orders and Regulations including:

  • Fort Bend County Floodplain Management Regulations
  • Fort Bend County Junkyard Regulations
  • Fort Bend County Junked Vehicle Abatement Procedures
  • Fort Bend County Outdoor Lighting Regulations
  • Enforcement of County, State and Federal Environmental Regulations
  • Human Trafficking Violations
  • Public Nuisance Abatement
  • Fort Bend County Alcohol Distance Regulations
  • Fort Bend County Game Room Regulations

Assistant County Attorneys also draft County Orders and Regulations for Commissioners Court approval and assist departments with policies and procedures for investigating and implementing those Regulations.

Attorneys  

  • Huma N. Ahmed – Chief, Regulatory Division
  • Anton P. Montaño – Assistant County Attorney, Regulatory
Evacuation Order/Orden de Evacuación

FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – Fort Bend County Officials and the Emergency Operations Center have been closely monitoring the water level in the Brazos River. The National Weather Service forecast indicates that the Brazos River will crest sometime Tuesday, August 29 in the late afternoon or early evening at an elevation of fifty nine feet at the Richmond gauge.

Judge Hebert said that “…a flood of this magnitude is an 800 year event and it exceeds the design specifications of our levees, and is potentially dangerous for a good portion of Fort Bend County. A fifty-nine foot river level threatens to overtop many of the levees in our area. As a result, I am ordering both voluntary and mandatory evacuations for many of the levee improvement districts along the Brazos River, based on all specific facts pertaining to each levee. ”

A voluntary evacuation means that you should consider leaving to head for a safer area. There is a chance that surrounding flood waters may hinder your ability to get in and out of your neighborhood. You may be stuck in your neighborhood for several days.

A mandatory evacuation means that there is risk to life and safety as well as property. There is also a risk to the lives of first responders who might be called on to rescue you when the expected danger materializes. During a mandatory evacuation emergency, personnel WILL NOT be able to respond to your calls for help. You will be on your own. You cannot rely on help from others.

A mandatory evacuation indicates the possibility of danger to your life. We urge you not to ignore it. If you are in a mandatory evacuation zone, do the smart thing: leave and be safe. Local law enforcement and the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office will patrol evacuated areas.

Pull up the interactive map to find out if your residence is in the evacuation area: https://fbcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=d1a054f74789410bbe35bed305c81841

The following areas are under a MANDATORY evacuation order:

  • First Colony LID #1
  • Fort Bend County LID #20
  • Fort Bend County LID #6
  • Fort Bend County LID #7
  • Fort Bend County MUD #115
  • Fort Bend County MUD #46
  • Fort Bend County MUD #49
  • Municipal Utility District #121
  • Palmer Plantation #1
  • Palmer Plantation #2

The following areas are under a VOLUNTARY evacuation order:

  • Fort Bend County LID #2
  • Fort Bend County LID #10
  • Fort Bend County LID #11
  • Fort Bend County LID #14
  • Fort Bend County LID #15
  • Fort Bend County LID #17
  • Fort Bend County LID #179
  • First Colony LID #2
  • Pecan Grove MUD
  • Sienna Plantation

Judge Hebert reiterated that, “If you are in a Mandatory Evacuation zone, please leave. If you don’t, you may be in danger and we may not be able to help. If you are in a Voluntary Evacuation zone, take steps to protect yourself, your family and your property and be ready to lose service and mobility for an extended period of time if you choose to shelter in place. In any case, begin your preparation now. Take steps now to keep safe.”

If you are under a mandatory evacuation order, take the following steps:

  • Determine a safe evacuation route
  • Pack essential items including medicine, important documents, and first aid kits
  • Take your pets (and pet food) with you
  • Secure your home by locking all doors and windows
  • Leave as soon as you are instructed to leave

Also be aware that mandatory evacuation orders are already in place for areas along the Brazos River that were impacted by the Memorial Day 2016 flood, and for low lying areas of the San Bernard River. There are also evacuations in place from the cities of Rosenberg, Richmond, and Simonton and a voluntary evacuation for areas around the Barker Reservoir.

If you are in a voluntary evacuation area, be sure you are comfortable staying put for several days and that you have enough food, water and other supplies to last at least a week.

There are shelters in the area. Contact the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management at 281-342-6185 to find a shelter. Red Cross shelter information can be found online: http://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter  

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Public Information Officer
Fort Bend County Emergency Operations Center
281-342-6185

 

Comunicado de Prensa – Orden de Evacuación

Augusto 28, 2017

FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – Los Funcionarios del Condado de Fort Bend y el Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia han estado monitoreando de cerca el nivel del agua en el Río Brazos. El pronóstico del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional indica que el Río Brazos crecerá algún día el martes 29 de agosto en la tarde o temprano en la noche a una elevación de cincuenta y nueve pies en el indicador de Richmond.

El juez Hebert dijo que “… una inundación de esta magnitud es un evento de 800 años y excede las especificaciones de diseño de nuestros diques, y es potencialmente peligroso para una buena porción del condado de Fort Bend. Un nivel de río de cincuenta y nueve pies amenaza con sobrepasar muchos de los diques en nuestra área. Como resultado, estoy ordenando evacuaciones voluntarias y obligatorias para muchos de los distritos de mejoramiento de diques a lo largo del río Brazos, basados ??en todos los hechos específicos relacionados con cada dique. ”

Una evacuación voluntaria significa que usted debe considerar salir para un área más segura. Existe la posibilidad de que las aguas circundantes de las inundaciones puedan obstaculizar su capacidad de entrar y salir de su vecindario. Usted puede estar atrapado en su vecindario por varios días.

Una evacuación obligatoria significa que hay riesgo para la vida y la seguridad, así como la propiedad. También hay un riesgo para las vidas de los primeros respondedores que podrían ser llamados a rescatarlo cuando se materialice el peligro esperado. Durante una emergencia de evacuación obligatoria, el personal NO podrá responder a sus llamadas de ayuda. Usted estará en su propio. No puedes confiar en la ayuda de otros.

Una evacuación obligatoria indica la posibilidad de peligro para su vida. Le instamos a no ignorarlo. Si usted está en una zona de evacuación obligatoria, haga lo más inteligente: salga y esté a salvo. La policía local y la oficina del sheriff del condado de Fort Bend patrullarán las áreas evacuadas.

Levante el mapa interactivo para averiguar si su residencia está en el área de evacuación: https://fbcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=d1a054f74789410bbe35bed305c81841 

Las siguientes áreas están bajo una orden de evacuación OBLIGATORIA:

  • Primera Colonia LID # 1
  • Condado de Fort Bend LID # 20
  • Condado de Fort Bend LID # 6
  • Condado de Fort Bend LID # 7
  • Fort Bend County MUD # 115
  • Fort Bend County MUD # 46
  • Fort Bend County MUD # 49
  • Distrito Municipal de Servicios Públicos # 121
  • Palmer Plantation # 1
  • Palmer Plantation # 2

Las siguientes áreas están bajo una orden de evacuación VOLUNTARIA:

  • Condado de Fort Bend LID # 2
  • Condado de Fort Bend LID # 10
  • Condado de Fort Bend LID # 11
  • Condado de Fort Bend LID # 14
  • Condado de Fort Bend LID # 15
  • Condado de Fort Bend LID # 17
  • Condado de Fort Bend LID # 179
  • Primera Colonia LID # 2
  • Pecan Grove MUD
  • Sienna Plantation

El juez Hebert reiteró que: “Si usted está en una zona de Evacuación Obligatoria, por favor, vaya. Si no lo hace, puede estar en peligro y es posible que no podamos ayudar. Si usted está en una zona de Evacuación Voluntaria, tome medidas para protegerse a sí mismo, a su familia ya su propiedad y estar listo para perder el servicio y la movilidad por un período prolongado de tiempo si decide refugiarse en su lugar. En cualquier caso, comience su preparación ahora. Tome medidas ahora para mantenerse a salvo.

Si está bajo una orden de evacuación obligatoria, tome las siguientes medidas:

  • Determinar una ruta de evacuación segura
  • Empaque los artículos esenciales incluyendo la medicina, los documentos importantes, y los botiquines de primeros auxilios
  • Lleve consigo a sus mascotas (y comida para mascotas)
  • Asegure su casa cerrando todas las puertas y ventanas
  • Salga tan pronto como se le indique que se vaya

También tenga en cuenta que las órdenes de evacuación obligatorias ya están en vigor para las áreas a lo largo del río Brazos que fueron impactadas por la inundación del Día del Memorial Day 2016 y para las áreas bajas del río San Bernard. También hay evacuaciones en el lugar de las ciudades de Rosenberg, Richmond y Simonton y una evacuación voluntaria para las áreas alrededor del embalse de Barker.

Si se encuentra en un área de evacuación voluntaria, asegúrese de que se sienta cómodo durante varios días y que tenga suficientes alimentos, agua y otros suministros para durar al menos una semana.

Hay refugios en la zona. Comuníquese con la Oficina de Administración de Emergencias del Condado de Fort Bend al 281-342-6185 para encontrar un refugio. La información sobre el refugio de la Cruz Roja puede encontrarse en línea: http://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter 

PARA MAS INFORMACION CONTACTE:

Oficial de Información Pública

Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia del Condado de Fort Bend 281-342-6185

 

 

 

 

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