APPROVED

 

MINUTES


BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this 13TH DAY of OCTOBER, 2025, Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, met at a special meeting with the following present:

 

KP GEORGE COUNTY JUDGE
VINCENT MORALES COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 1
GRADY PRESTAGE COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 2
ANDY MEYERS COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 3
DEXTER L. MCCOY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 4
KIM ADAMS FOR LAURA RICHARD COUNTY CLERK
When the following were heard and the following orders were passed:
 
               
1.   Call to Order.
Call to Order by Judge KP George at 1:00 p.m.
 
2.   Receive public comments regarding the agenda.

Item 2 was moved to after Discussion of the presentation on Item 4.
 
3.   Take all appropriate action on Declaration and Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning in Unincorporated Fort Bend County, Texas pursuant to Local Government Code
Section 352.081.		   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 3 as presented.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
 
Item 3 continued - Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning:
 
  The members of the court heard from:
Justin Jurek, Fire Marshal
 
County Clerk’s Note: 
It is recommended the Burn Ban expire in 90 days.  The KBDI ( Keetch-Byram Drought Index) levels will be monitored and if they reach safe conditions before the 90 days is reached, the Fire Marshal will make recommendations accordingly.  The timeframe for the request of the Burn Ban does not affect the Diwali firework season which would have had to been done 15 days prior to their certified day of sales.  Mr. Jurek ask for extra safety precautions.
 
4.   Take all appropriate action on Order Adopting New Commissioners Court Precinct Boundaries.   
 
  The members of the court heard from:
Mr. Jacob Lee, Chairman of the Fort Bend County Citizens Redistricting Advisory Committee
Commissioner McCoy
Mr. Rick Morris, Attorney with Rogers, Morris & Grover, LLP
Commissioner Prestage
Commissioner Meyers
Judge George
Commissioner Morales


Jacob Lee, Chairman of the Fort Bend County Citizens Redistricting Advisory Committee presented to the court a summary of the work of the committee and presented the maps received, both the majority and minority votes, for the Commissioner’s consideration.  The presentation can be heard at: https://fortbendcountytx.new.swagit.com/videos/357876?ts=272

County Clerk’s Note:
Mr. Lee reviewed the criteria used to guide every map reviewed by the committee.  Resolution 19B indicated there must be equal population with less than 10% deviation, compact and contiguous districts, identifiable boundaries, communities of interest kept together, precinct integrity, voting rights act compliance, incumbent-constituency continuity and no racial gerrymandering.
The tools used were Dave’s Redistricting app, a tutorial created by Mr. Lee to use the app, the current voter maps, recommended Voter Precinct maps from the Elections Office, geo coded Elected Officials residences, County office locations, the standing rules and Resolution Item 19B.
Mr. Lee reviewed any possible changes or expenses each map would have on each Precinct.
 
  Commissioner McCoy stated “for the record between the County Attorney’s office and whatever else there has been a lot of questions about Mr. Morris’ qualifications.”
Commissioner McCoy asked questions to Mr. Morris, a discussion regarding attorney/client privilege was heard and questions were asked regarding the Order.  The full discussion can be heard at:https://fortbendcountytx.new.swagit.com/videos/357876?ts=2240
 
 
Item 4 continued - Order Adopting New Commissioners Court Precinct Boundaries:
 
  Closed Session for Consultation With Attorney.
 
  Moved by Commissioner McCoy, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and carried (2 - 3), it is ordered to adjourn and go into Closed Session for Consultation With Attorney.
Judge George No
Commissioner Morales No
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers No
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
  MOTION FAILED
 
  Commissioner Prestage questioned Commissioner Meyers’ public statement, on air, the 2021 process violated the Voting Rights Act.  This can be heard at: https://fortbendcountytx.new.swagit.com/videos/357876?ts=3346

Commissioner McCoy read the Order.  The reading of the Order can be heard at:  https://fortbendcountytx.new.swagit.com/videos/357876?ts=3565

Commissioner McCoy read information about a Coalition District that can be heard at:  https://fortbendcountytx.new.swagit.com/videos/357876?ts=3896

Commissioner McCoy passed out documents and asked the County Clerk to attach to the minutes.

Commissioner McCoy stated a legal brief was sent to all members of the court from the ACLU – American Civil Liberties Union, The Texas Civil Rights Product Southern Coalition for Social Justice which can be heard at:  https://fortbendcountytx.new.swagit.com/videos/357876?ts=4509

Commissioner Meyers explained he started this because of the comments made by our County Judge that the map in 2021 was based on race.  This explanation can be heard at:  https://fortbendcountytx.new.swagit.com/videos/357876?ts=4783

Judge George read the code for keeping decorum on Commissioners Court.  The code for decorum can be heard at:  https://fortbendcountytx.new.swagit.com/videos/357876?ts=5038
 
 
2.  Receive public comments regarding the agenda.
 
  There were 22 Public Speakers:
  1. Margaret Daniel, 25507 Winston Hollow Lane, Katy spoke for Item 4.
  2. Paula Chavez, 11018 Glenrothers Dr, Richmond spoke for Item 4.
  3. Victor Perez, 4715 Bryce Landing, Katy spoke for Item 4.
  4. Edward Cavey, 13311 Kettler Rd., Needville spoke for Item 4.
  5. Karen Perez, 4715 Bryce Landing, Katy spoke for Item 4.
  6. Thomas McCaig, 26110 Sandersgate Ln., Katy spoke for Item 4.
  7. Greg Barnes, 626 Saguaro Way, Richmond spoke for Item 4.  
  8. Chris Pino, 3027 Crestone Dr, Rosenberg spoke against Item 4.
  9. Antonio Lacsamana, 3107 Windchester Way, Sugar Land spoke against Item 4.
  10. Bobby Eberle, 9506 Plaza Terrace Drive, Missouri City spoke for Item 4.
  11. Sarah Roberts, 5703 Horseshoe Falls, Missouri City spoke against Item 4.
  12. Sandra Gray, 1827 Landmark Dr., Richmond spoke against Item 4.
  13. Josh Holstead, 1919 Lewislum Lane, Richmond spoke for Item 4.
  14. Dora Olivo, 2625 Alamo, Rosenberg spoke against Item 4.
  15. Veronica Harris, 102 Braxton Cir., Kendleton spoke against Item 4.
  16. Jessie Mathew, 10 Crown Promenade, Sugar Land spoke against Item 4.
  17. Niloufar Hafizi spoke against Item 4.
  18. Joanne Gonzales, 3023 East Steep Bank Circle, Sugar Land spoke against Item 4.
  19. Ben Estrada, 202 Aberdeen Street, Stafford spoke against Item 4.
  20. Anna Lykoudis, 1010 Walker School Road, Sugar Land spoke against Item 4.
  21. Guillermo Vargas, 1534 Perennial Lane, Rosenberg spoke against Item 4.
  22. Sonya Stephens, 7711 Clarendon Bend Ln., Richmond spoke against Item 4.
Judge George left the courtroom at 2:48 p.m.
Judge George returned at 2:54 p.m.
 
 
Item 4 continued - Order Adopting New Commissioners Court Precinct Boundaries:
 
  4.  Take all appropriate action on Order Adopting New Commissioners Court Precinct Boundaries.
 
  Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and carried (3-2), it is ordered to approve the Order adopting the new Commissioner Precinct boundaries which includes the Mike Gibson Response to Comments JL Amendment 1 map as Exhibit 2 to the Order as presented.
 
  The main motion as amended was voted on.
 
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage No
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy No
 
 
  The amended motion was voted on, and then the main motion was voted on as amended.
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and carried (3-2), it is ordered to amend Exhibit 2 to the Order of the Mike Gibson Response to Comments JL Amendment 1 to move census blocks identified as numbers 841576755032070 and 841576755032071.  These two census blocks which are in the City of Thompsons contain six people and three voters.  A primary objective of this Redistricting effort is to put as many of the city’s within one precinct as practical and these two census blocks are in Precinct 2 where as all the rest of Thompsons is in
Precinct 3.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage No
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy No
 
 
 
Item 4 continued - Order Adopting New Commissioners Court Precinct Boundaries:
 
  The Commissioners and Judge’s comments were heard:
 
Commissioner Meyers comment can be heard at: https://fortbendcountytx.new.swagit.com/videos/357876?ts=8929
 
Commissioner Morales stated he would like to go on record and can be heard at:  https://fortbendcountytx.new.swagit.com/videos/357876?ts=9036 

Judge George read a statement and can be heard at: https://fortbendcountytx.new.swagit.com/videos/357876?ts=9173

Commissioner Prestage had comments, to be on record, and can be heard at:  https://fortbendcountytx.new.swagit.com/videos/357876?ts=9554

Commissioner McCoy made a request regarding the Order and made his closing statement and can be heard at:https://fortbendcountytx.new.swagit.com/videos/357876?ts=9866
 

Bridgette Smith-Lawson, County Attorney stated, for the record, her objection to the outside counsel.
 
5.   Adjournment.
The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court Special Meeting adjourned at 4:01 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2025.

Moved by Commissioner Meyers,
to adjourn.
 
I attest to the accuracy of the foregoing minutes.
 
 
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Laura Richard, County Clerk, Fort Bend County, Texas