FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – In Austin, TX on December 11 and 12, 2014, Fort Bend County Officials gathered to discuss relevant issues in the upcoming legislature. Local State Legislators were present to listen and provide feedback and support for necessary legislative actions. Topics such as education, transportation and healthcare along with challenges in funding were discussed at length during this two day conference. The event was co- hosted by the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council and County Judge Bob Hebert and has been a regular biennial event since Judge Hebert took office in 2003. Representatives Rick Miller, Ron Reynolds and Phil Stephenson were present along with Senator elect Lois Kolkhorst. Local school superintendents, mayors, and other local business owners also participated in the informative event. County Judge Bob Hebert said, “We had an outstanding conference with frank discussions of issues before the 84th legislature that will affect all levels of Fort Bend County government. By working with our delegation, our legislative team leaves the conference understanding the county, city and school perspective on these issues, but, better yet, local government also learns of each other’s issues and works to develop consensus positions on mutual concerns.”
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