Fort Bend County has credit rating raised to AAA for first time ever

RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) — Fort Bend County’s credit rating has been upgraded to its highest level for the first time in its history. This week, Fitch Ratings upgraded the county’s credit rating from AA+ to the highest level of AAA. This upgrade reflects the county’s strong fiscal management and financial policies, along with a robust economic base, despite the challenges posed by recent economic conditions.