Government
County positions up for election in 2026 Several Fort Bend, Harris and Waller County positions were open for filing from Nov. 8 to Dec. 8 ahead of the March 3 primary election. On the ballot Positions on the ballot include: • County judge • Precinct 2 and 4 commissioners
Fulshear launches new online permitting portal Fulshear residents will now be able to apply for permits online. The details The new portal, which launched Nov. 10, allows residents, contractors and staff to interact in real time, track progress and reduce the number of manual steps, which have slowed things down in the past, City Manager Zach Goodlander said. According to a Facebook post, users can: • Apply for permits • Schedule inspections • Pay online • Upload documents While permitting review standards will remain the same, the system will be more efficient and consistent, Goodlander said. The previous pro- gram will remain available during the transition,
“This is an example of how we’re using technology to improve service and make smart use of taxpayer dollars.
We expect this will create additional e ciencies and make it even easier for the public to navigate the process from start to nish.” ZACH GOODLANDER, FULSHEAR CITY MANAGER
then it will serve as archives. The cost
• County clerk • District clerk
The city invested $21,500 last fiscal year setting up the portal, and will be spending less annually on permitting software than before with the new system, Goodlander said. Looking ahead The code enforcement and health departments have already started using the platform, with plans to move building inspections to the system.
Primary lings were not available before press time. Visit Community Impact’s website to see who led in all three counties.
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