Veteran, Officer and School Trustee Adam Schoof Enters Fort Bend Commissioner Race

Veteran, Officer and School Trustee Adam Schoof Enters Fort Bend Commissioner Race

FORT BEND COUNTY — Voters in Precinct 4 will see a familiar name on the Republican primary ballot as Adam Schoof, a U.S. Army veteran, career law enforcement officer and sitting school board trustee, campaigns for Fort Bend County commissioner.

Schoof’s path to county politics reflects a career built in public service. A military veteran, he later became a police officer in Fort Bend County, earning a Master Peace Officer license and completing advanced training in patrol operations, crash investigation, active-shooter response and crisis intervention.

In 2021, Schoof survived a near-fatal plane crash in mountainous terrain in New Mexico while flying with fellow officer Dillon Rice. Both men were seriously injured and later recovered. Schoof, a licensed pilot, was widely recognized in local coverage for both the crash and his aviation background.

In 2024, Schoof was elected to the Fort Bend Independent School District board of trustees, securing Position No. 2 in a competitive race. As a trustee, he has participated in policy decisions affecting one of the largest school districts in Texas, often highlighting his public safety background and unique perspective.

Now, Schoof is seeking the Precinct 4 commissioner seat, aiming to succeed the current officeholder, who is pursuing another elected position. In campaign materials and public forums, he has emphasized strengthening public safety staffing, delivering infrastructure projects efficiently, maintaining fiscal responsibility and expanding flood mitigation and economic development efforts.

The role of county commissioner includes oversight of road and bridge projects, budgeting, emergency management coordination and long-range planning, essential responsibilities that often shape daily life across Fort Bend County’s rapidly growing communities.

As the primary election approaches, voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from Schoof about his priorities and leadership style. Community forums, candidate events and local outreach efforts are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks, giving residents a chance to learn more before casting their ballots.

 

The Republican primary election will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with early voting now through Friday, Feb. 27. The general election will take place Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines and polling locations can be found through the Fort Bend County Elections Administration office.



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