Sheriff Eric Fagan has been sworn into office and will take over as Fort Bend County Sheriff. HOUSTON – Fort Bend County officially has a new sheriff in town. READ: Fort Bend County elects first African American sheriff since reconstruction eraFagan won a close race against Precinct 4 Constable Trevor Nehls, drawing 53% of the votes. He was a Houston police officer for more than 30 years and has lived in Fort Bend County for nearly 20. Click here to read more about Fagan’s goals for the sheriff’s office.