Black drivers in Fort Bend County were stopped and searched by sheriff’s deputies at disproportionately higher rates last year, according to the county’s 2025 racial profiling report.
The report shows Black residents, who make up about 23% of the county’s population, accounted for 39% of all traffic stops conducted by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office in 2025.
The disparity widens when it comes to searches. Black drivers accounted for 43.6% of vehicle searches, the largest share among all racial groups.
While the numbers alone do not prove racial profiling, they highlight patterns that civil rights advocates say deserve closer scrutiny as the county continues to grow and diversify…