Former Missouri City Councilmember Jeffrey L. Boney Brings Experience to Fort Bend County Treasurer Race
Former Missouri City Councilmember Jeffrey L. Boney Brings Experience to Fort Bend County Treasurer Race as Democrats line up
Former Missouri City Councilmember Jeffrey L. Boney Brings Experience to Fort Bend County Treasurer Race as Democrats line up for March primary
By The Block Staff
The Fort Bend County Treasurer race has garnered more interest this year as one of the more contested down-ballot races on the March 3, 2026 primary slate.
A familiar face to Fort Bend County, former Missouri City Councilmember Jeffrey L. Boney, is officially in the mix.
Candidate filings show that Boney is running on the Democratic ballot for county treasurer against four other opponents, while incumbent Bill Rickert appears on the Republican ballot.
Boney held a kickoff for his campaign on Saturday, January 17th, in front of a packed house of supporters in Missouri City.
Why this race matters?
County treasurer is one of those jobs that rarely trends—until something goes wrong. Fort Bend County describes the office as responsible for receiving, safeguarding, accounting for, and disbursing county money, with listed duties that include bank reconciliation and safekeeping, payroll-related functions, properly investing county dollars, and ensuring bills are paid on time.
In other words, it’s the foundation behind county government. When the foundation is solid, nobody notices. When it isn’t, everybody absolutely does.
Boney’s case: “People-Driven” Accountability
On his campaign website, Boney is asking voters to back him in the March primary and frames his run around community-centered leadership and public trust—leaning into themes of being trusted, tested, and ready to serve.
His biography highlights his long-term involvement in Missouri City and Fort Bend-area civic life, including service as a four-term Missouri City councilmember (first elected in 2017), previous work as a bank executive, business-development leadership, entrepreneurial acumen, and media/journalism roles.
Record and accomplishments cited by Boney campaign
Boney’s website points to several local-government initiatives as evidence of his governing approach, including:
- Spearheading property-tax relief efforts such as a citywide homestead exemption and expanded relief for seniors and residents with disabilities
- Establishing an ethics commission framework
- Pursuing infrastructure and development initiatives, including flood mitigation funding and transportation-related projects
What Voters Should Know
The primary election is March 3, 2026. Early voting for the primary runs February 17–27, and the voter registration deadline is February 2nd, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website.
Primary winners advance to the November 3, 2026 general election.
The Field and the Road Ahead
With multiple Democrats running, the March primary is likely to hinge on two things that usually decide local races:
- Trust – Do voters believe you have the experience and ability to do the job?
- Visibility – How familiar are voters with the candidates seeking the seat?
Boney is relying on his mix of public service, regional civic involvement, and emphasis on community-facing accountability to connect with Democratic primary voters in a contested race and gain their support.
Elections matter, so be sure to register, vote early, and tell others about this important election season.
