Fort Bend County Attorney
Fort Bend County, TX
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Bridgette Smith-Lawson
Democratic
In office since January 2025
Next Election
Nov 7, 2028
Filing Window
Mar 8, 2028 - Apr 6, 2028
Term Length
4 years
Salary
$129,477 / year
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The County Attorney is the chief legal prosecutor of the county.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Texas for one year, a resident of the district from which elected for 6 months prior to the filing deadline, a registered voter in the area from which elected, and a practicing lawyer or judge in the State of Texas.
Filing information
Elections office
301 Jackson Street Richmond, TX 77469; Contact County Clerk for party address
Phone: 281-341-8685; Contact County Clerk for party phone number
Fee & signature requirements
$1,250
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the applicable County Party Chair's office (major or minor parties); independent candidates submit paperwork with the County Judge's/Clerk's office.
Primary Type
Partisan
Primary Date
Mar 7, 2028
Primary Filing
Nov 13, 2027 - Dec 13, 2027