How do I apply for a liquor license?
Please contact the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. They are located at the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office at 1521 Eugene Heimann Circle - 2nd Floor, Richmond, TX 77469 and can be reached at 281-239-2607. They will provide you with a list of procedures to follow.
How do I register a complaint?
The County Judge will respond to complaints concerning county departments. These departments will be notified of the complaint and allowed to respond before action is taken. If a department is governed by an elected official, you as a voter have the right to contact that elected official and voice your concerns directly. The County Judge will receive complaints on elected officials, but does not govern these offices, and will forward the complaint to the respective elected official for response. If your complaint concerns the actions of a member of the judiciary, the complaints may be sent in writing to the State Commission of Judicial Conduct, P.O. Box 12265, Austin, Texas 78711.
Traffic Tickets?
The County Judge does not hold traffic court. There are five Justice of the Peace offices located throughout the county that are responsible for holding traffic court for tickets issued by county deputies and the local officers of the Department of Public Safety. Cities have the authority to issue traffic tickets and hold traffic court. Refer to your ticket to confirm which policing agency issued the citation.
Who can you contact to express a concern about a District or County Court Judge?
Concerns about District and County Court Judges can be made to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct at this address:

P.O. Box 12265
Austin, Texas 78711-2265
512-463-5533
What authority does the County Judge and Commissioners Court have over other Elected Officials?
Commissioners Court approves the budgets of other Elected Officials, however the elected official retains all other control over their respective operations. They are responsible to you as a taxpayer and voter.
What are the responsibilities of the County Judge?
The County Judge is the presiding officer and a voting member of Commissioners Court. In the role of presiding officer, the County Judge oversees all county government departments through the court's responsibility for approving annual budgets for the entire county. The County Judge, as an agent of the state, approves applications for beer, wine, and mixed beverage licenses. The County Judge also signs delayed birth and death certificates and may perform wedding ceremonies.
Does the County Judge perform marriage ceremonies?

Yes, County Judges in the State of Texas can officiate and perform Marriage Ceremonies. The Historic County Courthouse is an excellent location for this special occasion. Please see the Wedding Policy webpage for additional details on how this process works.

Who controls the Commissioners Court?

The County Judge is elected to a four-year term by the entire county and is required to maintain an office in the County Seat, Richmond, Texas. Four Commissioners, each elected from a quarter of the county’s population, serve along with the County Judge on Commissioners Court and are required to office within their precinct for a four year term. Every county in Texas has four precincts. You, as a voter, elect your Commissioners and County Judge. All decisions of the Court are made by majority vote of its members.

FAQs

County Judge

The Court meets each Tuesday at 1:00 P.M. excluding the 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the month. Meetings are open to the public, and the court's agenda is posted on this site each Friday prior to the next session. The courtroom is located on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse in Richmond, Texas. If a holiday interferes, the meeting dates for the month are adjusted and the announcement is made in a Commissioners Court meeting prior to the change.

 

Hurricane Laura Relief Efforts

Fort Bend County is working with the interfaith community to coordinate the donation of supplies to communities affected by Hurricane Laura in partnership with the Red Cross. Please see below for a list of drop off locations and types of supplies needed:

 

CHRIST CHURCH SUGAR LAND
3300 AUSTIN PKWY, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
TUESDAY-FRIDAY (8:30-4:30) SUNDAY (10AM-NOON)

 

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS RICHMOND BUILDING
9950 MASON RD, RICHMOND, TX 77406

 

MARYAM ISLAMIC CENTER
504 SARTARTIA RD, SUGARLAND, TX 74479

 

MASJID ATTAQWA
10415 SYNOTT RD, SUGAR LAND, TX 77498

 

MAS KATY CENTER (MASJID ARRAHMAN)
1800 RD, HOUSTON, TX 77094

 

HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH
223 FM 1092 RD, MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459

 

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
139 PECAN PARK, ROSENBERG, TX 77471

 

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
602 ELDRIDGE RD, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478

 

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS SUGAR LAND
14555 LEXINGTON BLVD, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478

 

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS SIENNA BUILDING
8333 SCANLAN TRACE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459

 

SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Cleaning Supplies: Bleach, Cleaning Wipes, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Multi-Purpose Cleaners Food: Peanut Butter, Canned Fruits & Vegetables, Canned Beans & Soup, Cereal, Baby Food If you have any questions, please email Shaireen.Khawaja@fortbendcountytx.gov

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