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Why it matters
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The map also adds more developable land within three commissioner precincts, including Precinct 1. Meyers said the land could help bring jobs and diversify the area’s tax base, which is approximately 75% funded by homeowners. Additionally, the new maps correct the county’s voter precincts—which are smaller precincts of voter registration units within commissioner precincts— that did not meet state requirements. Oct. 1 data from the county’s election administra- tion o ce showed 38 of 174 voter precincts weren’t in compliance with the precinct’s population requirements. Of those, 33 are over the 5,000-voter threshold—including voter precincts with as many as 20,239 registered voters. Meanwhile, ve precincts have less than the state-required minimum of 100 registered voters, including two with zero voters.
Several key Fort Bend County o ces are up for election in 2026 under the new map, including county judge, Precinct 2 and 4 commissioners, county clerk, district attorney and district clerk, according to the county’s website. Other seats include multiple County Court at Law, District Judge and Justice of the Peace seats. “Elections will still be conducted in the same manner and, since [the county] participates in countywide polling places, voters can cast ballots in ... polling places they are familiar with,” Elections Administrator John Oldham said in an email. Redistricting will be a focus in Fort Bend County again following the 2030 U.S. Census, when drawing new maps is mandatory.
FBC voter precinct compliance County election administration data shows 38 of 174 voting precincts from the 2021 map are noncompliant with state requirements due to under- or overpopulation.
136
Compliant
33
Overpopulated
5
Underpopulated
174 voting precincts
SOURCE: FORT BEND COUNTY COMMUNITY IMPACT
Key 2026 election dates
Primary election:
2025
In their own words
Nov. 8 Filing opens Dec. 8 Filing closes
“I know not everyone will agree, and that’s okay. There are so many opinions out there, and I supported a process with public involvement ... Real leadership isn’t about taking the easy
“I voted against these maps because I believe in honest, transparent policies that re ect the people. Moving forward, I will continue to ght for accountability and equity for every resident of Fort Bend County.” DEXTER MCCOY, FORT BEND COUNTY PRECINCT 4 COMMISSIONER
2026
Feb. 2 Voter registration deadline Feb. 17-27 Early voting period March 3 Primary election day
vote; it’s about standing up for what’s fair and what’s right for our county.” VINCENT MORALES, FORT BEND COUNTY PRECINCT 1 COMMISSIONER
Uniform election:
Oct. 5 Voter registration deadline Oct. 19-30 Early voting period Nov. 3 Election Day
SOURCE: TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE COMMUNITY IMPACT
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